The History Inquiry

The conspiracy of the black shadow

Putin’s Petrol Station, a Rerun of Russia’s 500 Year Resource Curse

A story of covered wagons and inventive conmen

How horsemen from Central Asia helped usher in the rebirth of European culture.

The revolution began with lofty ideals for a better society but quickly devolved into a more oppressive regime than its predecessor.

Home of Empires and Gold

Understanding how Jim Crow exists in society today

Correcting some revisionist history about the medieval era

The misconception of our origins

Gabriel García Márquez wrote about the grim realities of life in Latin America, but he also wrote about hope.

More than 3,200 years ago, several ancient civilizations thrived. Then it all suddenly came to an end.

The Vestiges of European Colonialism on the World

Most people are aware of the influence of the Roman Empire. Ancient Rome was known for its aqueducts, roads, and legal codes. However, long…

The spellbinding story of the spirit of our species.

The Time a small band of Cossacks stood up to the Ottoman Empire