Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail are the pioneering inventors who breathed life into the concept of the telegraph, effectively transforming the nascent canvas of communication technology during the 19th century. A revolutionary innovation, the telegraph drastically reduced the time and distance it took for messages to travel, seamlessly connecting different corners of the world. Who …
From the early Anglo-Saxon kings to the Norman Conquest, the Tudor and Stuart dynasties, and the modern era, all the kings and queens of England have left a lasting legacy. They have played crucial roles in governing the nation, influencing its culture, and defining its identity. Their impact is seen in pivotal moments such as …
Merneith, Nefertiti, Cleopatra, and a few other strong female figures are associated with ancient Egypt, one of ancient history’s most enduring and greatest civilizations. For 3,000 years the Egyptian empire was ruled by 170 great (some arguably not so great) pharaohs. Of those 170 pharaohs, several of them were female. Ancient Egypt was ruled by …
The Roman state began as a semi-mythical and small-scale monarchy in the 10th century BC. It later prospered as an expansionist republic from 509 BC onwards. Then, in 27 BC, it became an empire. Its leaders, the emperors of Rome, went on to become some of the most powerful heads of state in history. Here …
The history of China is broken up into periods known as dynasties, which are imperial regimes named for the family the ruling emperor belonged to. From 2070 BC until 1912 CE, China was ruled by emperors. Art, artifacts, conflicts, and events throughout Chinese history are all described and grouped according to the dynasty in which …
Egypt was one of the first and most successful of the ancient kingdoms. Several dynasties ruled Egypt from different parts of the Nile, helping dramatically reshape the history of civilization and the western world. This Ancient Egypt timeline walks you through the entire history of this great civilization. Predynastic Period (c. 6000-3150 B.C.) Ancient Egypt …