Historical maps showing territorial changes of countries and historical events of the past.
Early in 1902, the Chinese government began to enumerate the Empire’s population for taxation purposes. The population of the eighteen provinces of China proper was 407,734,330. Even back then, China was the most populous country. The British Empire had almost a similar population.
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Christopher Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and a federal holiday in the United States, which celebrates the anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
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Many modern European countries have changed their capital cities throughout history for various political, cultural, and strategic reasons.
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Embark on a colorful journey through history as we explore the world’s coats of arms. From their origins in medieval Europe to today’s diverse national emblems, discover the stories behind these fascinating symbols of identity and heritage across our global map.
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The year 1914 was a significant turning point for many European monarchies, as it marked the beginning of World War I, a conflict that had profound implications for the existence and stability of many monarchies.
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Medieval universities in Europe were key institutions of higher learning that emerged during the Middle Ages, roughly spanning from the 5th to the 15th century. These institutions laid the foundation for modern education systems and played a crucial role in shaping various fields of study, religious thought, and societal structures.
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The migration of the Angles, Saxons, and other Germanic tribes to Britain is a pivotal event in the history of the British Isles. This migration, which took place during the early medieval period (roughly between the 5th and 7th centuries AD), significantly shaped the cultural, linguistic, and political landscape of the region.
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The abolition of slavery happened at different times in different nations. It often occurred consecutively over one stage–for instance, as the abolition of the trade of enslaved people in a specific country and then as the abolition of slavery throughout empires. Each step was usually the result of a separate law or action.
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Although the world’s population only just reached 1 billion in 1804, on the world’s political map, one can find many countries whose borders differ little from those of modern nations.
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Money and power walk hand in hand. Over half of the faces on the world’s coin and banknote designs belong to monarchs or heads of government, making up 30.24% and 20.74%, respectively.
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