Category: History

Homo Sapiens and the Palaeolithic Revolution The Palaeolithic Age, stretching from around 5 million years ago to 9,000 BC, was a defining period in human …

From Venice to the Mongol Empire- Marco Polo’s Epic Journey In an era when Europe was largely a land of myth to the people of …

The First Secretary-General: Trygve Lie’s Vision Trygve Lie, the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, is a figure who played a key role in shaping …

Sun Yat-sen: Architect of China’s New Era Sun Yat-sen, known as the “Father of the Nation,” was the first provisional president of the Republic of …

The Rise of Robert Walpole- Britain’s First Unofficial Prime Minister Robert Walpole is often regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, yet, in …

How Massachusetts Invented Paper Currency! Hold onto your wallets, because this story is about to change how you think about money. Picture this: it’s 1690, …