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Yellow River civilization
Yellow River Civilization
The Yellow River civilization, one of the four major ancient civilizations, flourished in the Yellow River basin in China. Its development began with agriculture in the floodplains. Through flood control and irrigation, cities emerged and political power consolidated. The civilization s...
Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
The Paris Convention is a foundational intellectual property treaty established in 1883. It created the Union for the Protection of Industrial Property, which has 180 member countries as of 2024. The convention ensures fair and equal treatment for invent...
History of the Peloponnesian War
The History of the Peloponnesian War
The History of the Peloponnesian War is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), written by the Athenian historian Thucydides. It has been considered a classic of history and one of the earliest works of scholarly history.
Methodology and His...
Xi dynasty
Summary of the Xi Dynasty
The Xi dynasty, or Great Xi, was an ephemeral imperial dynasty in China during the Ming-Qing transition from 1643 to 1647. Led by peasant rebel Zhang Xianzhong, who declared himself king and later emperor, the dynasty was initially based in Chengdu and ruled most of Sichuan province.
Industrial history of Lyon
Lyon: A Historical Powerhouse in European Industry
Lyon, located in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, stands as the second wealthiest city in France and a cornerstone of Europe's economy. Its robust economy dates back to the Roman Empire, with four distinct phases of industrialization: the French Renaissance...
History of the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire: A History
The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire in the East, lasting from the 3rd to 15th centuries. After the reign of Constantine I (r. 324–337), the Empire shifted its focus from Rome to Constantinople and embraced Christianity.
Periods of Byzantine H...
Indus Valley Civilisation
Indus Valley Civilization
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), or Indus Civilization, flourished in the northwestern regions of South Asia, spanning present-day Pakistan, northwestern India, and eastern Afghanistan. It thrived from around 3300 to 1300 BCE, with its mature phase lasting from 2600 to 1900 BCE.
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Human history
Human history is the record of humankind from prehistory to the present.
Prehistory (before written records)
- Humans evolved in Africa around 300,000 years ago.
- They migrated out of Africa during the Last Ice Age.
- The Neolithic Revolution (10,000 BCE) brought the fi...
European exploration of Australia
European Exploration of Australia: A Summary
Early Expeditions (1606-1788)
Dutch explorers Willem Janszoon and Abel Tasman made the first recorded European sightings of Australia in the early 17th century. However, they did not establish any permanent settlements.
British C...
Renaissance humanism
Renaissance Humanism: An Overview
Renaissance Humanism was a cultural and intellectual movement that emerged during the 14th to 16th centuries in Europe. It was centered on the study of classical antiquity and its emphasis on human reason and potential.
Definition
Humanism aimed to create a citizenry capable of...
Monarchy (TV series)
Monarchy: A Television Series
Monarchy is a four-season British television series that explores the political and ideological history of the English monarchy from Anglo-Saxon England to modern times. Hosted by historian David Starkey, the series aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, PBS in the United States,...