<br>In 150 AD, the Greek scholar Claudius Ptolemy wrote a textbook entitled the <i>Geography, </i>which earned him the title ‘The Father of Geography’. Drawing on nearly a thousand years of classical ...

History is often said to be written by the victors—but what does that mean for cultural artifacts in the middle? Between the wheelings and dealings of ancient civilizations and the spoils of war, ...

As Expo 2010 Shanghai gets under way, a look back at how international expositions have showcased our world’s progress and innovation The World's Fair — officially known as the Universal Exposition — ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are some of ...

Part I, Histories of world music. On world music as a concept in the history of music scholarship / Bruno Nettl. Music cultures of mechanical reproduction / Peter Manuel. Western music as world music ...

Experience the complete history of World War 1. From the assassination that sparked it to the aftermath that shaped the world. Donald Trump gets bad news minutes after Iran war speech Tiger Woods ...

Next July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone set to be celebrated across the country. American history will serve as the centerpiece of many of these ...