World History
World History, or International history, is a field of historical study. Wow! That was repetitive! It emerged as a distinct academic field around the 1980s. It studies history from a global perspective. Read on to go back in time!
Counterculture of 1960s'
You must have heard about the great counterculture of 1960s' that changed the thinking of the world forever. Read all about this movement in the article coming up.
History of Peaceful Protest
Although nonviolent revolutions and protests are rare in the course of human history, they have become more and more common, especially after a few key historical events set the stage that has allowed for peaceful resistance. Today, peaceful assembly is considered to be a basic human right, but much bloodshed was involved in arriving at that point.
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed between the United States of America and Great Britain in the year 1814. Do you want to know what did the treaty signify, what were the various terms of the treaty or who gained the most by signing this treaty? Then this article is for you. Read on to know more.
Ottoman Empire Timeline
I presume there are very few people who have not heard of the mighty Ottoman Empire. The following Ottoman Empire timeline would enable you to closely trail this colossus Turkish empire's rise, conquests and fall.
Treaty of Paris 1763
The Treaty of Paris 1763 ended the Seven Years' war between the French and the English. If you would like to know what this treaty signified, then this article will give you all the information about it.
Treaty of Paris 1783
Do you know why was the Treaty of Paris 1783 signed? What were the various terms of the treaty? What did the treaty signify? This article will tell you all about the treaty which was signed between the United States and Britain.
Treaty of Paris 1898
What was the Treaty of Paris 1898? Why was it signed, when was it signed? It was an agreement between whom? What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris 1898? Read this article to know about the Treaty of Paris 1898.
Kellogg-Briand Pact
A Kellogg-Briand Pact summary which will take you back to 1928 in a bid to explain what this pact was all about and which countries signed. Continue reading for more information on the Kellogg-Briand Pact aka the Pact of Paris.
Historical Time Periods
The following article attempts to cover some of the important historical time periods of the world that has helped shaped the world today. Continue reading for more information related to history by period.
Russian Revolution Facts
A compilation of some of the most interesting Russian revolution facts intended to put forth one of the most important chapter of world history. Continue reading to know more about Russian revolution timeline and causes.
History and Timeline of Russian Czars
Did you know that during the reign of the Russian czars, Russia had become a European superpower? Let us take a quick look at the interesting history and timeline of the Russian czars.
History of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 which fought between the newly formed United States of America and the British Empire, changed the face of the continent of North America. To know more about the history of the War of 1812, read on...
Cause and Effects of Korean War
The Korean War was a major war in world history. Here we look at its causes and consequences.
Dominican Republic History
This is a very brief chronology of the events that occurred in Dominican Republic history.
Modern Pirates
Nowadays pirates? That's right, and their attacks are reported every year and...increasing! Read more about modern pirates.
Flood Legends - Massive Coincidence or Distorted History?
You've heard of Noah and the ark, but did you know that similar tales are told the world over? Is this just a coincidence, or is it something more?
Bringing History to Life with Military Reenactments
Visiting a historic site where a legendary battle was fought gives you a look at the area where men fought and died, but to get a glimpse of what the actual battle was like, a military reenactment helps bring history to life.
Kevin Barry
On 1 November 1920, disregarding the overwhelming appeals for clemency from an international assortment of influential organizations, political groups, newspapers and individuals, the British Government put to death a young soldier of the Irish Republic.
On 'The Banality of Evil'
Evil isn't necessarily a matter of deliberate malevolence, but rather more often the inability to rationally think through or even understand one's actions and the consequences they might lead to. Often it is senseless, meaningless.
Red Baron: The German Ace who tempted fate
Young Pilots of the German air forces were a superstitious lot as their average life expectancy in the field was about three weeks. Red Baron or Baron Manfred von Richthofen believed in his photograph being taken after the battle than before it. But his luck seemingly ran out on 21st April 1918 when he laughed at his superstition.
Medical quacks?: Dr. Albert Abrams
Inventor of Dynomizer, Oscilloclast, Radioclast: in the era where people believed electricity to be a life force, were invented by Dr. Albert Abrams in the 1900's so as to cure any and every disease discovered at that time. The machines were discovered to be duds only after the death of Dr. Albert Abrams, making him one of the most successful quacks of all time.
Chemical Warfare: The Beginning
Fritz Haber originally started chemical warfare in 1914. How did it proceed from there into the World War I? What were the classes of chemicals used and how did they affect the soldiers?
Wisconsin Historians Puzzle over an 1870s Dead Horse Photograph
In Wausau, Wisconsin, people are trying to figure out the bizarre history of a photo from the 1870s that shows a man sitting on a dead horse in the middle of a deserted, dusty road.
You must have heard about the great counterculture of 1960s' that changed the thinking of the world forever. Read all about this movement in the article coming up.
History of Peaceful Protest
Although nonviolent revolutions and protests are rare in the course of human history, they have become more and more common, especially after a few key historical events set the stage that has allowed for peaceful resistance. Today, peaceful assembly is considered to be a basic human right, but much bloodshed was involved in arriving at that point.
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed between the United States of America and Great Britain in the year 1814. Do you want to know what did the treaty signify, what were the various terms of the treaty or who gained the most by signing this treaty? Then this article is for you. Read on to know more.
Ottoman Empire Timeline
I presume there are very few people who have not heard of the mighty Ottoman Empire. The following Ottoman Empire timeline would enable you to closely trail this colossus Turkish empire's rise, conquests and fall.
Treaty of Paris 1763
The Treaty of Paris 1763 ended the Seven Years' war between the French and the English. If you would like to know what this treaty signified, then this article will give you all the information about it.
Treaty of Paris 1783
Do you know why was the Treaty of Paris 1783 signed? What were the various terms of the treaty? What did the treaty signify? This article will tell you all about the treaty which was signed between the United States and Britain.
Treaty of Paris 1898
What was the Treaty of Paris 1898? Why was it signed, when was it signed? It was an agreement between whom? What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris 1898? Read this article to know about the Treaty of Paris 1898.
Kellogg-Briand Pact
A Kellogg-Briand Pact summary which will take you back to 1928 in a bid to explain what this pact was all about and which countries signed. Continue reading for more information on the Kellogg-Briand Pact aka the Pact of Paris.
Historical Time Periods
The following article attempts to cover some of the important historical time periods of the world that has helped shaped the world today. Continue reading for more information related to history by period.
Russian Revolution Facts
A compilation of some of the most interesting Russian revolution facts intended to put forth one of the most important chapter of world history. Continue reading to know more about Russian revolution timeline and causes.
History and Timeline of Russian Czars
Did you know that during the reign of the Russian czars, Russia had become a European superpower? Let us take a quick look at the interesting history and timeline of the Russian czars.
History of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 which fought between the newly formed United States of America and the British Empire, changed the face of the continent of North America. To know more about the history of the War of 1812, read on...
Cause and Effects of Korean War
The Korean War was a major war in world history. Here we look at its causes and consequences.
Dominican Republic History
This is a very brief chronology of the events that occurred in Dominican Republic history.
Modern Pirates
Nowadays pirates? That's right, and their attacks are reported every year and...increasing! Read more about modern pirates.
Flood Legends - Massive Coincidence or Distorted History?
You've heard of Noah and the ark, but did you know that similar tales are told the world over? Is this just a coincidence, or is it something more?
Bringing History to Life with Military Reenactments
Visiting a historic site where a legendary battle was fought gives you a look at the area where men fought and died, but to get a glimpse of what the actual battle was like, a military reenactment helps bring history to life.
Kevin Barry
On 1 November 1920, disregarding the overwhelming appeals for clemency from an international assortment of influential organizations, political groups, newspapers and individuals, the British Government put to death a young soldier of the Irish Republic.
On 'The Banality of Evil'
Evil isn't necessarily a matter of deliberate malevolence, but rather more often the inability to rationally think through or even understand one's actions and the consequences they might lead to. Often it is senseless, meaningless.
Red Baron: The German Ace who tempted fate
Young Pilots of the German air forces were a superstitious lot as their average life expectancy in the field was about three weeks. Red Baron or Baron Manfred von Richthofen believed in his photograph being taken after the battle than before it. But his luck seemingly ran out on 21st April 1918 when he laughed at his superstition.
Medical quacks?: Dr. Albert Abrams
Inventor of Dynomizer, Oscilloclast, Radioclast: in the era where people believed electricity to be a life force, were invented by Dr. Albert Abrams in the 1900's so as to cure any and every disease discovered at that time. The machines were discovered to be duds only after the death of Dr. Albert Abrams, making him one of the most successful quacks of all time.
Chemical Warfare: The Beginning
Fritz Haber originally started chemical warfare in 1914. How did it proceed from there into the World War I? What were the classes of chemicals used and how did they affect the soldiers?
Wisconsin Historians Puzzle over an 1870s Dead Horse Photograph
In Wausau, Wisconsin, people are trying to figure out the bizarre history of a photo from the 1870s that shows a man sitting on a dead horse in the middle of a deserted, dusty road.