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Does history really repeat itself, or can we learn from the mistakes of those who came before us? History provides a chronological, statistical, and cultural record of the events, people, and movements that have made an impact on humankind and the world at large throughout the ages.
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Featured content, March 27, 2025

A soldier standing guard in a Washington, D.C. street with the ruins of buildings that were destroyed during the riots that followed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., April 8, 1968.
There’s a Riot Goin’ On: Riots in U.S. History (Part Two)
Unlawful assemblies to remember.
General Ulysses S. Grant at his headquarters in Cold Harbor, Virginia, 1864. Civil War, Union Army, General Grant, General Ulyssess Grant.
How was Ulysses S. Grant involved in the Civil War?
How was Ulysses S. Grant involved in the Civil War?
airplane in flight (plane, aircraft, flying)
7 Puzzling Plane Disappearances
Taxi, takeoff, ....?
Viking ships on the water
Did the Vikings Discover America?
Learn how the Vikings beat Christopher Columbus to America by 500 years.
Europe after the Thirty Years' War, 1648
Thirty Years’ War
Thirty Years’ War, (1618–48), in European history, a series of wars fought by various nations for various reasons, including...
Louis XVI: execution by guillotine
French Revolution
French Revolution, revolutionary movement that shook France between 1787 and 1799 and reached its first climax there in 1789—hence...
Encyclopædia Britannica: first edition, map of Europe
history of Europe
History of Europe, history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous...
South African War: Boer troops
South African War
South African War, war fought from October 11, 1899, to May 31, 1902, between Great Britain and the two Boer (Afrikaner)...

World History Quizzes

Flag of England. English flags blow in wind. White flag with red cross the Cross of St. George. heraldry, St. George flag
Medieval History Quiz: Part Two
What was a ceorl in medieval England? In what year was the Magna Carta first granted? Test your knowledge of the Middle Ages,...
Miniature of Pope Boniface VIII from f. 3v of Vaticinia de Pontificibus (index Prophecies of the Popes); attributed to Joachim of Fiore. (illumniated manuscripts)
Medieval History Quiz: Part Three
Which medieval emperor had a problem at the “Field of Lies”? Which ruler of Egypt disappeared in 1021 and is revered by the...
Saint Thomas Aquinas. Apotheosis of St. Thomas Aquinas, altarpiece by Francesco Traini, 1363; in Santa Caterina, Pisa, Italy. St. Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Dominican order of monks (black friars).
Medieval History Quiz: Part Four
When did the first European trials for witchcraft occur? Who was the only Englishman to become pope? Use this quiz to test...
Saladin, the leader of Islamic forces during the Third Crusade; undated engraving.
Religion, Violence, and War Quiz
Religion, violence, and war have histories as long as the existence of humankind—and, at times, all three have been closely...
Taj Mahal (Tadj Mahall), Agra, western Uttar Pradesh, India. (mausoleum, UNESCO World Heritage site)
All About Asian History Quiz
Who launched the Cultural Revolution in China? What famous monument did Shah Jahān build to immortalize his wife? Test your...
Statue of Aphrodite, ancient Greek goddess of beauty. Mythology
Oh My Heavens: A Quiz
Greek gods and goddesses could be many things, but they were never boring.
Artist's concept of the Phoenix spacecraft on Mars. The Phoenix Mars Lander, which launched in August 2007, is the first project in NASA's Mars Scout missions. The mission's plan is to land in icy soils near the north polar permanent ice cap of Mars...
This Day in History Quiz: August 4
How much do you know about what happened in history on August 4? Take this quiz and find out.
Long range cannon firing at Amiens (France) captured by the British in August 1918; photograph (gelatin-silver print) by Godefroy Menanteau, photo dated between 1918-1919. (Amiens gun, Battle of Amiens, World War I, World War One)
This Day in History Quiz: August 8
How much do you know about what happened in history on August 8? Take this quiz and find out.
View of the area destroyed by the atomic bomb explosion at Nagasaki, Japan, showing rubble, decimated trees, and one small structure still standing at center, 16 September 1945. (World War II)
This Day in History Quiz: August 9
How much do you know about what happened in history on August 9? Take this quiz and find out.
A tugboat escorts a ship at the Miraflores locks (top left) while another ship is in the lock on the Panama Canal in Panama. Central America.
This Day in History Quiz: August 15
How much do you know about what happened in history on August 15? Take this quiz and find out.

World History Videos

Causes and start of World War I
Causes and start of World War I
Note how the Viet Minh's guerrilla tactics confined French troops to the cities in the First Indochina War
Note how the Viet Minh's guerrilla tactics confined French troops to the cities in the First Indochina War
James Madison, the Bill of Rights, and the War of 1812
James Madison, the Bill of Rights, and the War of 1812
Ensuring maritime safety through hydrographic surveys
Ensuring maritime safety through hydrographic surveys
Analyze the effects of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution passed under the Lyndon Johnson administration during the Vietnam War
Analyze the effects of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution passed under the Lyndon Johnson administration during the Vietnam War
What evidence supports the Normanist theory of a Scandinavian origin of Kyivan Rus?
What evidence supports the Normanist theory of a Scandinavian origin of Kyivan Rus?
Economic boom and disparity during Germany's founders' era
Economic boom and disparity during Germany's founders' era
Discover how the United States worked with the communist Viet Minh against the Japanese in World War II
Discover how the United States worked with the communist Viet Minh against the Japanese in World War II
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Chile earthquake of 2010 Accidents & Disasters
Nature isn’t always peaceful and idyllic. Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other powerful natural phenomena can have devastating consequences on communities and regions throughout the world. But nature is far from the only instigator of large-scale misfortune; human-made disasters and tragedies, both accidental and intentional, can cause significant misery, damage, and loss of life.
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Louis XVI: execution by guillotine Age of Revolutions
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ancient Middle East The Ancient World
The modern world may look very different from the world that existed in the time of ancient civilizations, but our modern-day life continues to show the influence of cultures, traditions, ideas, and innovations from hundreds of years ago. Learn more about important historical civilizations, sites, people, and events.
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Livy Historians
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branches of the Medici family Historic Dynasties & Families
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subcategory placeholder Historic Nobility
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David Livingstone. Global Exploration
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The Western Schism and the Roman Catholic Church The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages comprise the period in European history that began with the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century CE and lasted until the dawn of the Renaissance in the 13th, 14th, or 15th century. This interval of time saw the development of the Gothic style of art and architecture, flying buttresses and all. It was also the era of the Crusades and of papal monarchy, and it was during this period that the idea of Europe as a distinct cultural unit emerged.
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Kemal Atatürk Military Leaders
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Kindertransport The Modern World
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Mississippian culture: Ocmulgee National Monument Prehistoric Age
The prehistoric age covers the millions of years that took place before human beings began to create written records of their life and of the world in which they lived. Archaeology and similar fields of study allow us to fill in the gaps and piece together an image of what life was like for our ancestors, including what kinds of flora and fauna they might have encountered.
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Pearl Harbor attack United States History
As with most nations, the history of the United States contains a number of twists and turns throughout the centuries, from the time of the English colonization of North America up to the modern-day America that we're familiar with. Learn more about the people, events, and movements that left an indelible mark in history and shaped the development of the United States as a nation.
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World War I Wars, Battles & Armed Conflicts
Wars, battles, and other domestic or international conflicts, whether armed or diplomatic, are often the outcome of a dispute over natural resources or a struggle for power, influence, and wealth. Major conflicts between nations, peoples, and political groups can end up shifting the cultural and political geography of the world and can also effect change, whether intentional or not, in societal values and the balance of power.
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