We help you understand the present and make informed decisions for the future by exploring the rich history of our past.
Building great civilizations
Ancient societies
Explore the features of ancient civilizations, from daily life and governments to art, culture, and warfare.
Comparing past and present
This chapter examines the differences and similarities between ancient and modern societies in leadership, culture, and social structures.
Inventions and discoveries
Dawn of invention
Learn about early human inventions like tools, transport methods, clothing, and agriculture.
Major inventions of ancient civilizations
Study the key technological contributions of ancient civilizations, from navigation to medicine.
The technology boom of the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Investigate technological and scientific breakthroughs during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, including inventions in navigation, medicine, and printing.
The Industrial Revolution
Explore the impact of the industrial revolution, including innovations in transport, textiles, and changes in society and labor.
Modern technological advancements
Discover modern technological advancements like computers, the internet, and sustainable energy.
Global exploration and colonialism
The age of exploration
This chapter focuses on global voyages and their impact on civilizations, economies, and cultures.
Impact of colonialism
Learn about the effects of colonialism, including exploitation and the fight for independence.
The Atlantic slave trade
Explore the origins and impact of the transatlantic slave trade on European and African societies.
Exchange of goods and ideas
Discover how goods and ideas were traded across the world during the colonial period.
The rise and fall of empires
Understand the rise of major empires and how colonialism impacted their power and economies.
