The Synthesis of "imperial system"

An explainer on the Fahrenheit temperature scale, its history, and why it remains in use in the United States and a few other countries.

An overview of the Empire of Japan (1868-1947), from its rapid modernization and expansion to its ultimate defeat in World War II and lasting legacy.

An overview of the largest empire in history, its rise, its fall, and its lasting impact on the modern world.

An overview of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), China's last imperial dynasty, its rise under the Manchus, its cultural peak, and its eventual decline.

Explore the Victorian Era (1837-1901), a time of immense industrial, social, and imperial change in Britain that continues to influence us today.

Discover the Qin Dynasty, China's first imperial dynasty. Though lasting only 15 years, it unified the nation and laid the foundation for 2,000 years of imperial rule.

Discover the Persian Empire, the world's first superpower founded by Cyrus the Great, and its lasting impact on global civilization and governance.

Discover imperialism as a powerful theme in game lore, driving epic conflicts and complex narratives in sci-fi and fantasy worlds.

An overview of the Age of Imperialism, exploring the motives that drove powerful nations to expand their empires and the lasting impact on the world.

Explore the Russian Empire, one of history's largest empires, from its founding by Peter the Great to its dramatic fall in the 1917 Revolution.