kolabet.com | World History
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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Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire, the eastern half of the Roman Empire, which survived for a thousand years after the western half had crumbled...
Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution, (1910–20), a long and bloody struggle among several factions in constantly shifting alliances which resulted...
Seven Years’ War
Seven Years’ War, (1756–63), the last major conflict before the French Revolution to involve all the great powers of Europe....
Thirty Years’ War
Thirty Years’ War, (1618–48), in European history, a series of wars fought by various nations for various reasons, including...
French Revolution
French Revolution, revolutionary movement that shook France between 1787 and 1799. It reached its first climax in 1789 when...
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
South African War, war fought from October 11, 1899, to May 31, 1902, between Great Britain and the two Boer (Afrikaner)...
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong was the principal Chinese Marxist theorist, soldier, and statesman who led his country’s communist revolution....
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Anywhere USA
Where is the Great White Way? Where will you find the Empire State Building? Sort out the facts and discover everything the...
Apples and Doctors: Fact or Fiction?
Can diabetes be brought on by a poor diet? Can viruses live outside of a host? Perform a mental check-up by taking this human...
April Showers to March’s Lions and Lambs
What is the hottest recorded temperature on Earth? What’s the coldest? Do you know what a biome is? Strap on your thinking...
Archaeology: Great Discoveries Quiz
What is the name of the largest religious structure in the world? Who is considered the father of Egyptian archaeology? Test...
Architecture and Building Materials: Fact or Fiction?
Is concrete a mixture of sand and steel? Do suspension bridges hang from cables? Test the strength of your knowledge of architecture...
Architecture: The Built World
What is the name of the tower associated with mosques? Who buillt Hearst Castle? Test your knowledge of architecture and...
Are You An Idiom Savant? Quiz
Figure out what these figures of speech actually mean.
Are You Smarter Than a 1912 Middle Schooler? Quiz
The questions in this quiz are based an eighth-grade exam administered over a hundred years ago in Kentucky.
Around the Caribbean: Fact or Fiction?
Was Cuba once a colony of France? Is Jamaica the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea? Sort fact from fiction in this...
Art & Architecture: Fact or Fiction?
What purpose do gargoyles serve? What is gesso used for? Sort fact from fiction in art and architecture.
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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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- Chile earthquake of 2010
- Chile mine rescue of 2010
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Challenger disaster
United States history [1986]
Age of Revolutions
This general category includes a selection of more specific topics.
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Glorious Revolution
English history [1688–1689]
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Russian Revolution
Russian history [1917]
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Iranian Revolution
[1978–1979]
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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Marcus Aurelius
emperor of Rome
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Trojan War
Greek mythology
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Roman Empire
ancient state [27 bce-476...
Historians
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Livy
Roman historian
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Jules Michelet
French historian
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Thomas Carlyle
British essayist and historian
Historic Dynasties & Families
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Barmakids
ʿAbbāsid viziers
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Wei dynasty
Chinese history [386-534/535]
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Hōjō Family
Japanese family
Historic Nobility
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Cosimo I
duke of Florence and Tuscany [1519–1574]
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Itō Hirobumi
prime minister of Japan
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Ludovico Sforza
duke of Milan
Global Exploration
This general category includes a selection of more specific topics.
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David Livingstone
Scottish explorer and missionary
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Abel Tasman
Dutch explorer and navigator
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
United States history
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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Battle of Tours
European history [732]
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Norman Conquest
British history
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Black Death
pandemic, medieval Europe [1347–1351]
Military Leaders
This general category includes a selection of more specific topics.
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Frederick II
king of Prussia
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George Washington
1st president of the United States
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Andrew Jackson
7th president of the United States
The Modern World
This general category includes a selection of more specific topics.
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League of Nations
international organization
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Fidel Castro
political leader of Cuba
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Tokugawa period
Japanese history
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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Moche
ancient South American culture
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Jōmon culture
ancient culture, Japan
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Aurignacian culture
prehistoric technology and art
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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Pearl Harbor attack
Japanese-United States history
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assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
United States history
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Burr-Hamilton duel
duel, Weehawken, New Jersey, United States [1804]
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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Battle of Thermopylae
Greek history [480 bc]
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Cuban Revolution
Cuban history
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Hundred Years’ War
England and France [14th–15th century]
