Sovereign debt crisis (1800-2014)
A sovereign debt crisis is when a state is unable to pay its bills. The countries of South America, as
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Historical Maps
Historical maps showing territorial changes of countries and historical events of the past.
Political Map of the Low Countries (1350)
The Low Countries is a coastal region in northwestern Europe, consisting especially of the Netherlands and Belgium, and the low-lying
Read MoreAfrica at the start of Word War I (1914)
In 1870, only 10 percent of Africa was under formal European control; by 1914 it had increased to almost 90
Read MoreAll land that has been controlled by France (1534 – 1970)
During the 19th and 20th centuries, the French colonial empire was the 2nd largest colonial empire behind the British Empire;
Read MoreThe Eastern Hemisphere on the Eve of the Mongol Invasions (1200 C.E.)
Mongol invasions and conquests took place throughout the 13th century, resulting in the vast Mongol Empire, which covered much of
Read MoreEurope on the eve of the French Revolution
Europe on the eve of the French Revolution in the late 18th century was a complex and diverse continent, marked by significant social, economic, and political changes.
At the time, Europe was dominated by monarchies, which were absolute or limited in power, and had significant control over the lives of their subjects. The Enlightenment had influenced many people, leading to a growing desire for political and social change and for greater individual liberties.
Read MoreHow the British and the Russians Drew the Afghan-Turkmen Border
Last week, The Diplomat featured an interesting piece about the border between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, noting that the Amu Darya,
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The changing center of economic gravity
The ranking of the most advanced economic countries has witnessed significant shifts throughout history. In ancient times, civilizations like those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China were economically advanced. During the Middle Ages, European countries like Italy and the Low Countries experienced economic prosperity through trade and commerce.
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