The History of the World at your Fingertips

The history of our remarkable world is written in the sometimes small and seemingly innocuous decisions made by individuals in the pursuit of their goals. These decisions have forged alliances, taken lives, broken hearts, created works of art, started wars, and ultimately, have radically reshaped the trajectory of human history.

Explore these decisions and how they created a dramatic shift in the fortunes of the society that trailed in their wake.

Scuba Diving History: A Deep Dive into the Depths

Guest Contribution

The name Jacques-Yves Cousteau is synonymous with scuba diving’s history, and you are forgiven if you’re under the impression that the story started with him. …

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Bleeding Kansas

Matthew Jones

The outbreak of the violence that dominates Kansas in 1856 comes less than two years after you ventured west.  With nothing for you back in…

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The Quartering Act of 1765

Matthew Jones

Imagine that you live in 18th century Boston. You work there as a butcher, but you don’t have your own shop. To get to work,…

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The Proclamation of 1763

Matthew Jones

“The Proclamation of 1763.” It sounds so official. So formal. In fact, it’s so important that we only have to refer to it as the…

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