Articles Index
History of the Ninja
Ninjas dart through movies and comic books, but what is the historical reality behind the pop culture icon of The Ninja?
The Greatest Ninja Battle, 1581
At the end of the sixteenth century, Oda Nobunaga began to reorganize chaotic feudal Japan, and the ensuing peace spelled the end of the ninjas. Learn more about the battle and siege that signaled the end of ninja independence here.
The Tet Offensive | Vietnam War
The Tet Offensive was a turning point in the Vietnam War. Learn more about this surprise attack here.
Biography of Ahmad Shah Massoud | Lion of the Panjshir
Biography of Ahmad Shah Massoud, Lion of Panjshir, the mujahadeen commander who fought against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Taliban, and was assassinated by al-Qaeda just two days before the September 11 attacks on the United States.
Afghanistan | Facts and History
Profile of Afghanistan, including facts about its geography, government, culture, people, and history.
Biography of Mohandas Gandhi, the Mahatma
Mohandas Gandhi, also known as the Mahatma, led the non-violent independence movement in India that called an end to the British colonial government. Learn more about this pivotal 20th century leader here.
Timeline of India's Mughal Empire
Timeline of India's glorious Mughal Empire, which ruled the subcontinent from the time of Babar's conquest in 1526 until 1857, when the British Raj took over.
Facts on the Iraq War | A Quick Guide to the Second Gulf War
Quick guide to the Iraq War or the Second Gulf War, in which a US-led coalition overthrew Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq.
Saparmurat Niyazov Biography
Biography of Saparmurat Niyazov, also known as Turkmenbashi, the first president of the former Soviet republic of Turkmenistan, Central Asia
Babur, Founder of the Mughal Empire
Babur founded one of India's great empires - the Mughal Empire. Learn more about this pivotal figure in the history of India here.
Facts on the Russo-Japanese War
Quick summary of the pivotal Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05.
Trieu Thi Trinh, Vietnam's Warrior Lady
In the third century CE, a young rebel leader called Trieu Thi Trinh led her people in rebellion against Chinese rule. As a result, she is known as the "Vietnamese Joan of Arc."
Iraq War Timeline
Timeline of the Iraq War, in which a United States-led coalition invaded Iraq and overthrew Saddam Hussein based on mistaken assumptions about links to al-Qaeda and the 9/11 attacks, as well as weapons of mass destruction.
Facts on Vietnam | A Quick Guide to the Vietnam War
A quick guide to facts on the Vietnam War: when did it happen, who was involved, who won the war, and how many people died?
Facts on the Korean War | A Quick Guide
A quick guide to facts on the Korean War: When did it happen, who was involved, who won the Korean War, and how many people died?
The Philippines | Facts and History
The Philippines is an island nation in the western Pacific. Learn about the history, geography, and people of this fascinating country.
Biography of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Biography of Ayatollah Khomeini, the Shia cleric leader who overthrew the Shah in the Iranian Revolution of 1979
Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore
Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore, was the last ruler in India strong enough to dictate terms to the British East India Company.
Andres Bonifacio of the Philippines
Biography of Supremo Andres Bonifacio, rebel leader of Katipunan, and national hero of the Philippines.
Profile of India
Profile of the Republic of India, including information about its government, history, economy and geography.
Kyrgyzstan | Facts and History
Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic in Central Asia, is a land of gorgeous scenery, rich history, and amazing people. Learn more about the culture and history of Kyrgyzstan here.
Darius the Great, Achaemenid Persia
Darius I, also known as Darius the Great, was the third ruler of ancient Persia's Achaemenid Empire. Learn more about his life and times here.
The Ceramic Wars: Hideyoshi's Japan Kidnaps Korean Artisans
In the sixteenth century, Japan invaded Korea twice. Although Japan did not conquer Korea in the Imjin War, also called the Ceramic Wars, it did kidnap tens of thousands of Korean artisans, including potters.
Park Chung Hee Biography
Park Chung Hee, a former South Korean army general, overthrew Syngman Rhee in a military coup, and ruled South Korea for 16 years.
Jawaharlal Nehru, India's First Prime Minister
Biography of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian independence leader, India's first prime minister, and leader of the international non-aligned movement during the Cold War.