World History Story Briefs

Whether it's people, places or events which fuel "the news," the fabric of our lives is impacted by world events. This collection features stories from ancient to modern times.

Robert Adams created this map, "Expeditions of the Spanish in England," during 1590.

On Thursday, March 15, 1781, Patriots and Redcoats were about to begin a battle which historians consider one of the most important of America's war o...

More details of the battle of Pelelieu

To this day, people argue whether the viciously fought (and little-known) Battle of Peleliu was necessary. For many Marines, it was the worst moments ...

December-January of 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. Hitler meant the major German of...

French and British troops battled over Egypt.

What are the factors leading to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo on the 18th of June, 1815? Learn about the peace that Europe won in the fields of Waterl...

As Japan continued its assault on The Philippines, American forces were ill-equipped.

It is said that when Beethovens Ninth Symphony premiered in Vienna (on the 7th of May, 1824), the deaf maestro kept conducting even after the audience...

Bertie (the future George VI, in front) and David (the future Edward VIII) had a difficult home life - but they adored their paternal grandparents (Ed...

In this image we take a virtual visit to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris.  Including reading rooms designed by Henri Labrous...

Step inside one of the world's most famous clocks and learn some very interesting facts about its 13-ton "Big Ben" bell.

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