Our world has been shaped by two all-consuming conflicts - and by a global superpower stand-off that brought the world to the brink of destruction. Explore the in-depth sections below.
When Adolf Hitler co-opted it, its meaning changed forever On This Day in History On September 10, 1622, Japanese officials burned alive or beheaded 55 missionaries and laypeople alike.
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Illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in cytology and the history of science. 1. The cell as a unit of life 2. The cell as a physical unit ...
The real history of Yasuke, Japan’s first Black samurai The real history of Yasuke, Japan’s first Black samurai A glimpse into the misunderstood history of geisha A glimpse into the ...
But the world’s demand for spices grew throughout the Roman era and into the medieval period, defining economies from India to Europe. This demand gave rise to some of the first truly ...
This data shows hourly minimum wages in each country from 2013. The currency is converted into U.S. dollars using the OECD's purchasing power parity calculation. Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway ...
A nation synonymous with distance running was given a multimillion-dollar choice: Get serious about antidoping efforts, or get banned from world sports. With money from an oil boom, Norway ...