The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between Portugal and Spain that determined which lands each country could claim as its own.
The Silk Road impacted both East Asia and Europe and precipitated significant cultural exchange between the two regions.
The arrival of Buddhism in Japan in 550 AD sparked vicious political debate and a brutal conflict.
Most nations today describe themselves as some sort of republic, but many used to be monarchies with autocratic rulers. What happened to this once-popular system of government?
One of the most important conflicts before WWI ended with a US-mediated peace treaty, projecting American power in Asia.
In an unlikely turn of events, legendary dancer Josephine Baker became a spy for the French Resistance during World War II.
The warrior monk Benkei went from a rebellious youth to the ideal of a loyal retainer through sword-theft, battlefield service, and his famous standing death.
For years, the Soviet Union led the way in exploring our solar system, achieving many successes before the Americans. Here are 8 important Soviet space milestones.