By the sixteenth century, Western trade involved Africans being forcibly brought to the Americas as slaves.
brief histories
Recent discoveries in southern Africa provide remarkable evidence of the earliest stirrings of human creativity.
Africa historical overview: to 1600
An introduction to the diverse cultures of Asia and their intersecting histories
A brief history of the cultures of ...
History is untidy. Though imperfect, defining periods and styles can order the chaos of millennia.
A brief history of Western culture
Whether you’re centered on Jerusalem or relegated to a spot “down under,” maps reflect belief as much as location.
What maps tell us
Where to begin? Depending on the calendar, it all starts with Christ’s birth, the new moon, or Pope Gregory.
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