Historical Maps
Historical maps showing territorial changes of countries and historical events of the past.
Map of the World showing the last European country controlling each territory
– Great Britain (salmon)– France (dark blue)– Portugal (green)– Spain (yellow)– Netherlands (orange)– Russia (purple)– Norway/Denmark (pink)– Belgium (light blue)–
Read more: Map of the World showing the last European country controlling each territoryThe Third Dynasty of Ur: Every year
After the fall of the Akkadian Empire in the 22nd century BCE, Mesopotamia entered a perion of chaos and decline.
Read more: The Third Dynasty of Ur: Every yearThe Neo-Assyrian Empire: every year
Throughout the 11th century BCE, the Assyrian state had shrunk considerably. By 909 BCE, however, it began to reverse its
Read more: The Neo-Assyrian Empire: every yearThe History of the Greeks: Every Year
This video will show the entire history of Greece from 26th century BCE to 2016. Due to their extreme timescales,
Read more: The History of the Greeks: Every YearRise & Fall of the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire, one of the most significant empires in history, had a long and complex rise and fall that spanned over six centuries.
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How Islam Spread Across Three Continents in Just Over a Century
In 610 CE, Muhammad received his first revelation in a cave near Mecca, and within the lifetimes of just a few generations, the faith he founded had reached from Spain to the borders of India.
Read more: How Islam Spread Across Three Continents in Just Over a CenturyThe History of Africa: Every Year
This video will show the entire history of Africa from the 50th century BCE to 2016. Due to the extreme
Read more: The History of Africa: Every YearThe Exploration of the Arctic: Every Year
After around two centuries of low-level trade un the region, the European powers begin to rapidly explore the Arctic from
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The Growth of the Mongol Empire Mapped
The Mongol Empire became the biggest contiguous empire in history covering an area of 24 million square kilometers (9.27 mln sq mi). Starting in Mongolia, the Mongol Empire finally spread from Central Europe to the Sea of Japan.
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The History of South East Asia begins in the 29th Century BC when the Semi – Mythican Kingdom of Xich
Read more: History of South East Asia: Every YearHistory of the Italians: Every year
After the fall of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in 552, Italy is once again brought under imperical control. However, the situation
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