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Frontispiece of the 1595 Atlas of Mercator. An atlas is a collection of maps; it is typically a bundle of maps of Earth or of a continent or region of Earth . Atlases have traditionally been bound into book form, but today, many atlases are in multimedia formats.
3 days ago · The Battle of Kursk (July 5th, 1943 - August 23rd, 1943) is often cited as one of the war's major turning points. It also holds the notorious distinction of being the single largest battle to occur in the history of human warfare, as well as the largest tank battle, engaging some 8,000 tanks, 5,000 aircraft, and more than 2.5 million troops.
3 days ago · World History Does history really repeat itself, or can we learn from the mistakes of those who came before us? History provides a chronological, statistical, and cultural record of the events, people, and movements that have made an impact on humankind and the world at large throughout the ages.
4 days ago · Updated on January 23, 2020. The era known as the Age of Exploration, sometimes called the Age of Discovery, officially began in the early 15th century and lasted through the 17th century. The period is characterized as a time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of new trading routes, wealth, and knowledge.
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2 days ago · In this essay, historian Kenneth Pomeranz examines comparative history as an approach to world history, and assesses its strengths and weaknesses.
2 days ago · The Big History Project is an approach to history education that integrates multiple disciplines of science and history into a single course. “Big History challenges students to think critically and broadly, and tries to ignite a passion for inquiry and exploration.
2 days ago · A panoramic history of the Muslim world from the age of the Prophet Muḥammad to the birth of the modern era. This book describes and explains the major events, personalities, conflicts, and convergences that have shaped the history of the Muslim world.
