At the height of the Spanish Empire, the Manilla Galleon - an annual flotilla between Manilla and Acapulco - was considered the lifeline of Spain's economy, …
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Episode 68: The Russian Empire on the Eve of World War 1
World War I is often described as "the war to end all wars," a global conflagration unprecedented in human society whose outbreak reshaped the face of Europe, …
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Episode 56: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680
In the late 17th century, Native American groups living under Spanish rule in what is now New Mexico rebelled against colonial authorities and pushed them out …