25+ of the Best Books on African History
Reading Time: 11 minutes The best books on African history have the power to transform the way you see the world. Africa is…
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Reading Time: 11 minutes Power and Betrayal: Rise and Fall of the East India Company
Reading Time: 23 minutes The East India Company started as a commercial enterprise but became something much greater: a sovereign power. It raised…
How King Leopold Built an Empire of Cruelty
Reading Time: 15 minutes Belgian King Leopold II wanted to be remembered as an elegant, urbane European monarch. He is now widely recognized…
15 Historic Outlaws and Their Timeless Quests for Justice
Reading Time: 27 minutes Over the centuries, many thousands of people have been branded as historic outlaws, rebels, and even revolutionaries. Some were…
Top 10 Sparks That Caused the American Revolution
Reading Time: 20 minutes This article examines the incidents that caused the American Revolution. What began as a series of disagreements and grievances gradually fanned into roaring flames of rebellion, leading to a full-fledged revolution that forever altered the course of history.
Cutting Edge: The Tale of Galvarino’s Knife-Handed Battle
Reading Time: 11 minutes GGalvarino, a native Mapuche warrior, is known for surviving severe injuries and for leading his people in resistance against…
Unearthing the Story of Queen Nzinga: Ndongo and Matamba’s Revered Ruler
Reading Time: 15 minutes Queen Nzinga, the revered ruler of Ndongo and Matamba, is a testament to resilient leadership during a time when…
Tupac Amaru II: The Last Stand of Incan Resistance against Spanish Rule
Reading Time: 10 minutes Túpac Amaru II, whose birth name was José Gabriel Condorcanqui, is best known for leading a large indigenous rebellion…
