History Articles & Explainers
Short, clear and sourced guides. Read, then test yourself in a game.
Indus Valley Civilization: Facts About Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
One of the world's first urban societies flourished in what is now Pakistan and north-west India more than 4,000 years ago.
EmpiresThe Mughal Empire Explained: From Babur to Aurangzeb
How a dynasty founded in 1526 came to rule much of South Asia and left a lasting mark on its art, architecture and administration.
World WarsWhy Did World War I Start? The Causes Explained
A clear look at the long-term causes and the July Crisis that turned a single assassination into a world war.
Modern HistoryThe Fall of the Berlin Wall: What Happened in 1989
How a confused press conference on 9 November 1989 opened the border that had divided Berlin for 28 years.
Ancient CivilizationsAncient Egypt for Beginners: Pyramids, Pharaohs and Daily Life
A simple guide to the civilization of the Nile, from the first pharaohs to Cleopatra.
Political HistoryThe Cold War in 10 Key Events
From the Truman Doctrine to the collapse of the Soviet Union: the events that defined a 44-year rivalry.
Political HistoryPartition of India 1947: A Clear Overview
A neutral, factual summary of how British India was divided and why the events of 1947 still matter.
InventionsRenaissance Inventions That Changed the World
The printing press, the telescope and the ideas that shaped modern science and communication.