Dive into ‘Asia’s Epochs’, a curated assortment of articles chronicling the diverse historical events, transformative figures, and rich eras that have shaped Asia’s unique history
For centuries, the Ottoman Empire spanned three continents and connected diverse populations, religions, and languages. Yet its demise was…
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 marked a defining before-and-after for many Iranians. Far more than just a date on…
The Taiping Rebellion shattered nineteenth-century China. Beginning in 1850 and ending in 1864, millions of people died in combat…
The Vietnam War raged from 1955 to 1975. It escalated from a civil war into one of the twentieth…
Our collection of 25+ of the best books on China’s history includes both fact and fiction, Pulitzer Prize winners,…
When Mao Zedong stood atop Tiananmen Gate and announced the creation of the People’s Republic of China in 1949,…
Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in Babylon in 323 BCE with no clear successor. His empire, which had expanded…
In the turbulence of the 12th century, when long-running internecine rivalries and the Crusader states had greatly divided the…
Chinese dynasties are among the most ancient and longest-lasting in history. For over 4,000 years, various ruling families have…
The Opium Wars of the 19th century represented a critical juncture in Chinese history, signaling the beginning of an…
