King George IV, the last monarch of Britain’s Georgian era (1714-1830), filled his time with the pursuit of pleasure. His vice-coated lifestyle was notorious and expensive, putting unnecessary financial pressure on the shoulders of the British Parliament.   This made him a deeply unpopular monarch and the perfect example of a rich, out-of-touch royal […]

The Cold War became chillier in 1949 when the communists won the Chinese Civil War, giving the Soviet Union a major new ally. During the reign of Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin, “Red China” was a loyal friend to Soviet communism. To help their mostly agrarian ally develop more quickly, the Soviets sent aid, equipment, […]

The allure of Indian textiles during the Victorian era was more than just fashion—it was a symbol of status, culture, and imperial dominance. As the British Empire crept at the edges of its borders, growing larger and ever stronger, so too did the fascination with the luxurious fabrics produced by Indian weavers and embroiderers. […]

Gobekli Tepe is an ancient site that changed how people view early human history. The site is believed to have been built between 9600 BCE and 8200 BCE. For many years, the common consensus among historians and archeologists was that the rise of agriculture marked the beginning of humans creating large structures, buildings, and […]