History
HistoryModernAncient historyArchaeologyContemporaryPost-classicalIndian historyEarly modernAncientHistory by country, small region and cityFrom Lably lessonsHistory by topicHistorical cities, towns and archaeological sitesBasicsPrehistoryHistory by countryHistorical citiesModern historyHistory by subject matterPost-classical historyHistory by continent and large regionAuxiliary historical sciencesHistory & CivicsHistory by subjectHistory by continent and regionHistory by ethnicityHistory by regionGeneral
History
See all →- Church of EnglandAnglican church in England
- White HouseResidence and workplace of the US president
- French Third RepublicGovernment of France from 1870 to 1940
- Western cultureWestern culture, also known as Western civilization, European civilization, Occidental cul
- Early ChristianityHistorical era of the Christian religion
- Old NorseNorth Germanic language
- GospelBooks on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
- Sephardic JewsJewish diaspora of Spain and Portugal
- George H. W. BushPresident of the United States from 1989 to 1993
- Ashkenazi JewsJewish diaspora of Central Europe
- Jehovah's WitnessesRestorationist Christian denomination
- Polish peopleWest Slavic ethnic group
Modern
See all →- Nazi GermanyGerman state from 1933 to 1945
- COVID-19 pandemicPandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2
- Russian EmpireRussian state from 1721 to 1917
- American Civil War1861–1865 conflict in the United States
- British Raj1858–1947 Crown rule in India
- United States NavyMaritime service branch of the U.S. military
- Vietnam War1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
- Allies of World War IIMilitary coalition in World War II
- United States ArmyLand service branch of the U.S. military
- German EmpireGerman state from 1871 to 1918
- The HolocaustGenocide of European Jews by Nazi Germany
- September 11 attacks2001 terror attacks in the U.S.
Ancient history
See all →- Ancient RomeRoman civilisation from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD
- Ancient GreeceGreek civilization from 1200 BC to 600 AD
- Ancient EgyptCradle of civilization in North Africa
- Bronze AgeHistorical period (c. 3300–1200 BCE)
- MesopotamiaHistorical region of West Asia
- Achaemenid EmpireAncient Iranian empire, 550–330 BC
- Han dynastyImperial dynasty in China (202 BC – 220 AD)
- Iron AgeArchaeological period
- Classical antiquityAge of the ancient Greeks and Romans
- GreeksEthnic group and nation
- StraboGreek geographer, philosopher and historian (64/63 BC–c.24 AD)
- PhoeniciaAncient Semitic maritime civilization
Archaeology
See all →- National Register of Historic PlacesFederal list of historic sites in the US
- ArmeniansEthnic group native to the Caucasus and the Armenian Highlands
- DioceseChristian district governed by a bishop
- Listed buildingProtected historic structure in the United Kingdom
- SteleStone or wooden slab erected as a marker
- AnthropologistPerson with an extensive knowledge of anthropology
- Before PresentTime scale used in scientific disciplines
- National Historic LandmarkDesignation by the US government
- Albanian languageIndo-European language
- TumulusMound of earth and stones raised over graves
- Serbian languageStandard variety of Serbo-Croatian
- Celtic languagesLanguage branch
Contemporary
See all →- West GermanyFederal Republic of Germany (1949–1990)
- East GermanyCountry in Central Europe (1949–1990)
- Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)Phase since 2022 of war ongoing since 2014
- Royal Air ForceAir and space warfare force of the United Kingdom
- 2022 Russian invasion of UkraineCampaign in ongoing war since 2014
- Great Recession2007–2009 international economic decline
- Socialist Federal Republic of YugoslaviaYugoslavia from 1945 to 1992
- 2003 invasion of IraqMilitary invasion led by the United States
- Gaza warOngoing armed conflict in the Middle East
- Six-Day War1967 war between Israel and Arab states
- BrexitWithdrawal of the UK from the EU
- Second Vatican CouncilMost recent Catholic ecumenical council (1962-1965)
Post-classical
See all →- Song dynastyImperial dynasty of China (960–1279)
- Abbasid CaliphateThird Islamic caliphate
- FeudalismLegal and military structure in medieval Europe
- Republic of VeniceMaritime republic in Italy (697–1797)
- Yuan dynastyMongol-led dynasty of China (1271–1368)
- MongolsEast Asian ethnic group
- Umayyad CaliphateSecond Islamic caliphate (661–750)
- Kingdom of FranceCountry in Western Europe (843–1792; 1814–1830)
- Kingdom of EnglandSovereign state in Europe before 1707
- House of HabsburgEuropean dynastic family
- Al-AndalusMuslim-ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula (711–1492)
- FranksGermanic people from the Lower Rhine
Indian history
See all →- RajputSocial community of South Asia
- British Indian Army1895–1947 military force
- PrakritGroup of languages of the 5th century BCE – 12th century CE
- MaharajaIndian princely title
- Bengal PresidencyProvince of British India from 1699 to 1947
- JahangirMughal emperor from 1605 to 1627
- Brahmi scriptAncient script of Central and South Asia
- MalwaPlace in India
- RajaMonarch or princely ruler in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
- Nizam of HyderabadHistoric monarch of the Hyderabad State of India
- VihāraSanskrit and Pāli term for a residence or monastery, usually Buddhist
- Indo-Aryan peoplesEthnolinguistic groups in South Asia
Early modern
See all →- Qing dynastyManchu-led dynasty of China (1644–1912)
- East India CompanyBritish joint-stock company (1600–1874)
- Ming dynastyImperial dynasty of China (1368–1644)
- American Revolutionary War1775–1783 conflict in North America
- PrussiaGerman state from 1525 to 1947
- Kingdom of Great BritainSovereign state in Western Europe (1707–1801)
- Kingdom of PrussiaGerman state (1701–1918)
- Habsburg monarchyMonarchy in Europe (1282–1918)
- Portuguese EmpireColonial empire between 1415 and 1999
- Polish–Lithuanian CommonwealthAristocratic republic in Europe (1569–1795)
- Dutch East India Company1602–1799 Dutch trading company
- Thirty Years' WarMajor war in Central Europe (1618–1648)
Ancient
See all →- Roman Empire27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
- Roman RepublicPeriod of Roman history (c. 509 – 27 BC)
- Hellenistic periodPeriod of eastern Mediterranean history from 323 to 30 BC
- Sasanian EmpireLast pre-Islamic Iranian empire (224–651 AD)
- CeltsCollection of Indo-European peoples sharing Celtic languages and cultural traits
- Germanic peoplesHistorical category of northern European peoples
- AssyriaMajor Mesopotamian civilization
- Roman emperorRuler of the Roman Empire
- BabyloniaAncient Amorite-Akkadian state in Mesopotamia
- SpartaCity-state in ancient Greece
- PharaohTitle of Ancient Egyptian rulers
- Roman SenatePolitical institution in ancient Rome
History by country, small region and city
See all →- Thirteen ColoniesBritish colonies forming the United States
- Slavery in the United StatesThe legal institution of chattel slavery, comprising the enslavement primarily of Africans
- Indigenous AustraliansAboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Crown colonyType of British colony directly administered by the British central government
- Hudson's Bay CompanyCanadian retail business holding company
- Racial segregation in the United StatesRacial segregation in the United States was the legally and/or socially enforced separatio
- Colony of VirginiaBritish colony in North America (1606–1776)
- Colonial history of the United StatesThe colonial history of the United States covers the period of European colonization of No
- Massachusetts Bay Colony1628-1691 English colony in North America
- LenapeIndigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands
- New Netherland17th-century Dutch colony in North America
- Province of New YorkBritish colony in North America (1664–1776)
From Lably lessons
See all →- SakyaOne of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism
- ChartresPrefecture and commune in Centre-Val de Loire, France
- BiryaniRice-based dish from South Asia
- National day of mourningDay marked by mourning and memorial activities
- SirhindCity in Punjab, India
- ExchequerUK government accounting process
- SambalSoutheast Asian spicy relish or sauce
- Degenerate artPejorative term used by the Nazi Party for modern art
- Landed propertyIncome-generating land owned by gentry
- Jnanpith AwardIndian literary award
- Money billLegislative concept
- Legislative councilType of legislative body
History by topic
See all →- Natural historyStudy of organisms in their environment
- ProtectorateConcept in international relations
- SuzeraintyRights and obligations of a dominant state
- Puppet stateState controlled by an external power
- IconographyBranch of art history
- Gold standardMonetary system based on the value of gold
- Second-wave feminismPeriod of feminist activity, 1960s–1980s
- Art historyAcademic study
- Mass in the Catholic ChurchCentral liturgical ritual of the Catholic Church
- Vassal stateState subordinate to another state
- Ecumenical councilMeeting of bishops to rule on Christian doctrine and other matters
- Aryan racePseudoscientific racial grouping
Historical cities, towns and archaeological sites
See all →- Chang'anAncient capital of China
- Ancient CorinthAncient city-state in mainland Greece
- ByzantiumAncient Greek city, forerunner of Constantinople
- EphesusAncient Greek city in Anatolia
- British Hong KongBritish colony in East Asia (1841–1997)
- DelphiSacred site and oracle of Ancient Greece
- SmyrnaAncient Greek city, currently İzmir, Turkey
- KönigsbergHistoric German city, now Kaliningrad, Russia
- MiletusAncient Greek city in Anatolia
- PergamonAncient Greek city in Anatolia
- MervAncient major city in Central Asia
- Caesarea MaritimaAncient Levantine city
Basics
See all →- Coat of armsHeraldic design on a shield, surcoat or tabard
- HistorianScholar who deals with the exploration and presentation of history
- Archaeological sitePlace in which evidence of past activity is preserved
- Artifact (archaeology)Objects used by humans
- Union JackFlag of the United Kingdom
- Flag of the United StatesThe national flag of the United States of America, often referred to as the American flag
- NumismaticsStudy of currencies, coins and paper money
- Historical revisionismReinterpretation of a historical account
- ArchiveAccumulation of historical records
- Primary sourceFirst-hand account of information
- Fleur-de-lisStylized lily, heraldic symbol
- Historical negationismDistortion of historical record
Prehistory
See all →- NeolithicArchaeological period, last part of the Stone Age (New Stone Age)
- PaleolithicPrehistoric period, first part of the Stone Age
- PrehistoryPeriod of human history before records
- MesolithicPrehistoric period, second part of the Stone Age
- Upper PaleolithicSubdivision of the Paleolithic, or Old Stone Age
- Stone AgePrehistoric period before metal tools
- Neolithic RevolutionTransition in human history from hunter-gatherer to settled peoples
- Pontic–Caspian steppeOne of the Eurasian steppes
- BeringiaGeographical region of Asia and North America currently partly submerged
- Proto-Indo-EuropeansPostulated prehistoric ethnolinguistic group
- Middle PaleolithicArchaeological period, part of Stone Age
- Lower PaleolithicEarliest subdivision of the Paleolithic
History by country
See all →- History of ChinaThe history of China spans several millennia across a wide geographical area. Chinese civi
- History of IndiaAnatomically modern humans are estimated to have first arrived on the Indian subcontinent
- History of IranThe history of Iran (also known as Persia) is intertwined with Greater Iran, a region enco
- History of JapanThe first human inhabitants of the Japanese archipelago have been traced to the Paleolithi
- History of the United StatesThe history of the land which became the United States spans tens of thousands of years of
- Constitution of SpainPrinciples, institutions and law of political governance in the modern Kingdom of Spain
- History of GermanyThe concept of Germany as a distinct region can be traced to Julius Caesar, who referred t
- History of MesopotamiaThe Civilization of Mesopotamia ranges from the earliest human occupation in the Paleolith
- Felipe VIKing of Spain since 2014
- History of FranceThe first written records for the history of France appeared in the Iron Age. What is now
- Constitution of 3 May 1791Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth constitution
- History of EgyptEgypt, one of the world's oldest civilizations, was unified around 3150 BC by King Narmer.
Historical cities
See all →- ConstantinopleCapital of the Eastern Roman empire
- BabylonAncient Mesopotamian city in Iraq
- CarthageAncient city in Tunisia
- AntiochHellenistic city, modern Antakya, Turkey
- TroyAncient city in northwest Asia Minor
- Thebes, EgyptAncient Egyptian city
- PompeiiAncient city near modern Naples, Italy
- SusaAncient city in Iran
- NinevehAncient Assyrian city
- Memphis, EgyptAncient capital of Inebu-hedj, Egypt
- UrukAncient city of Sumer and Babylonia
- UrAncient Mesopotamian city-state
Modern history
See all →- World War IIGlobal conflict from 1939 to 1945
- World War IGlobal conflict from 1914 to 1918
- Soviet UnionCountry in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
- Cold War1947–1991 geopolitical rivalry between US and USSR
- British EmpireThe British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other t
- French Revolution1789–1799 sociopolitical change in France
- Great DepressionWorldwide economic depression (1929–1939)
- RenaissanceEuropean cultural period of the 14th to 17th centuries
- Mughal Empire1526–1857 empire in South Asia
- Industrial Revolution1760–1840 agrarian to industrial era shift
- Age of EnlightenmentEuropean cultural movement
- Reformation16th-century movement in Western Christianity
History by subject matter
See all →- History of slaveryThe history of slavery spans many different cultures, tribes, nationalities and religions
- History of IslamThe history of Islam is believed, by historians, to have originated with the Islamic proph
- Jewish historyJews originated from the Israelites and Hebrews of historical Israel and Judah, two relate
- History of ChristianityThe history of Christianity begins with Jesus, an itinerant Jewish preacher and teacher, w
- Gold rushGold discovery triggering an onrush of miners seeking fortune
- History of writingThe history of writing traces the development of writing systems and how their use transfo
- History of HinduismThe history of Hinduism covers a wide variety of related religious traditions native to th
- History of astronomyThe history of astronomy focuses on the efforts of civilizations to understand the univers
- History of filmThe history of film chronicles the artistic and cultural development of a visual art form
- History of aviationThe history of aviation spans over two millennia, from the earliest innovations like kites
- Maritime historyStudy of human activity at sea
- Lexical listsThe cuneiform lexical lists are a series of ancient Mesopotamian glossaries which preserve
Post-classical history
See all →- Middle AgesEuropean history from the 5th to 15th centuries
- Ottoman EmpireFormer empire (c. 1299–1922)
- Byzantine EmpireContinuation of the Roman Empire (330–1453)
- Tang dynastyImperial dynasty of China (618–907)
- Holy Roman EmpireEuropean political entity (800/962–1806)
- CrusadesReligious wars of the High Middle Ages
- Mongol EmpireEmpire in Eurasia from 1206–1368
- Black Death1346–1353 plague pandemic in Eurasia and North Africa
- AztecsEthnic group of central Mexico and its civilization
- Inca Empire1438–1533 empire in South America
- Islamic Golden AgePeriod of cultural flourishing from 786 to 1258
- SaracenArchaic term for Arabs and later for all Muslims
History by continent and large region
See all →- Emperor of ChinaMonarchs of imperial China
- Imperial examinationCivil service examination system in Imperial China
- ZhongyuanPlace in China
- JiangnanGeographic area in China
- GuanzhongHistorical region of China
- Tributary system of ChinaNetwork of loose international relations centered on China
- Son of HeavenSacred imperial title of the Chinese emperor
- Hexi CorridorHistorical region in Gansu Province, China
- Golden age (metaphor)Period when great tasks were accomplished
- Three Departments and Six MinistriesAdministrative structure in the Sinosphere
- FengjianPolitical ideology during the latter part of the Zhou dynasty
- Ordos DesertThe Ordos Desert (simplified Chinese: 鄂尔多斯沙漠; traditional Chinese: 鄂爾多斯沙漠; pinyin: È'ěrduō
Auxiliary historical sciences
See all →- Radiocarbon datingMethod for determining the age of objects
- HistoriographyStudy of the methods used by historians
- EpigraphyStudy of inscriptions
- Archaeological excavationExposure, processing and recording of archaeological remains
- HeraldryDiscipline of the design and study of coats of arms
- GenealogyStudy of family lineage and history
- Archaeological cultureGroup of artifact types and structure layouts that often occur together
- PalaeographyStudy of handwriting and manuscripts
- ChronologyScience of arranging events in order of occurrence
- FlagPiece of fabric with a distinctive design and colours
- National flagFlag of a country or nation
- Heraldic badgeBadge indicating allegiance
History & Civics
See all →- Lok SabhaLower house of the Parliament of India
- Company rule in IndiaPeriod of Indian history (1757–1858)
- Panchayati rajForm of local government
- Vice presidentOfficer in government or business
- Council of MinistersName for the supreme executive in some countries
- Chola art and architectureArt from the period of the imperial Cholas (c. 850 CE – 1250 CE) in South India
- 1857Calendar year
- Common year starting on ThursdayA common year starting on Thursday is any non-leap year (i.e. a year with 365 days) that b
- 1850sDecade
- 1840sDecade
- SS VestaSS Vesta was a propeller-driven fishing vessel 250 gross tons, built in 1853 at Nantes, Fr
- 1860sDecade
History by subject
See all →- History of scienceThe history of science covers the development of science from ancient times to the present
- History of philosophyStudy of the development of philosophy
- Military historyStudy of war and its impact on societies, cultures, and economies
- History of medicineThe history of medicine is both a study of medicine throughout history as well as a multid
- History of mathematicsThe history of mathematics deals with the origin of discoveries in mathematics and the mat
- History of religionThe history of religion is the written record of human religious feelings, thoughts, and i
- History of agricultureAgriculture began independently in different parts of the globe, and included a diverse ra
- History of artThe history of art focuses on objects made by humans for any number of spiritual, narrativ
- History of architectureThe history of architecture traces the changes in architecture through various traditions,
- History of technologyThe history of technology is the history of human invention of tools and techniques. Techn
- History of literatureThe history of literature is the historical development of writings in prose or poetry tha
- Visual cultureAspect of culture expressed in visual images
History by continent and region
See all →- History of the Mediterranean regionThe history of the Mediterranean region and of the cultures and people of the Mediterranea
- First Anglo-Burmese War1824–1826 war in Southeast Asia
- Third Anglo-Burmese War1885 war in Southeast Asia
- History of the Middle EastThe Middle East, or the Near East, was one of the cradles of civilization: after the Neoli
- History of Southeast AsiaThe history of Southeast Asia covers the people of Southeast Asia from prehistory to the p
- History of the CaribbeanThe history of the Caribbean reveals the region's significant role in the colonial struggl
- History of ScandinaviaThe history of Scandinavia is the history of the geographical region of Scandinavia and it
- History of Central AsiaThe history of Central Asia concerns the history of the various peoples that have inhabite
- History of AntarcticaThe history of Antarctica emerges from early Western theories of a vast continent, known a
- History of North AfricaThe history of North Africa is typically divided into its prehistory, the classical period
- History of OceaniaThe history of Oceania includes the history of Australia, Easter Island, Fiji, Hawaii, New
- Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di RomaThe Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma (Central National Library of Rome), in Rome, is
History by ethnicity
- History of the Jews in EuropeThe history of Jews in Europe spans a period of over two thousand years. Jews, a Semitic-s
- History of the BasquesThe Basques are an indigenous ethno-linguistic group primarily inhabiting the Basque Count
- Polynesian outlierPolynesian societies outside the Polynesian Triangle
- History of the IncasIncan civilization
- History of the Jews in AfricaJewish communities of Continental Africa include:
- NukuoroNukuoro is an atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is a municipality of the sta
- History of the AssyriansThe history of the Assyrians encompasses nearly five millennia, covering the history of th
- History of the Romani peopleThe Romani people, also referred to as the Romani or Romanis, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic gro
- History of the KurdsThe Kurds are an Iranian ethnic group in the Middle East. They have historically inhabited
- History of the CossacksThe history of the Cossacks concerns the development of semi autonomous, militarised commu
- Coptic historyAspect of the history of Egypt
History by region
- History of EuropeThe history of Europe can be traced back to the appearance of the first modern humans iden
- History of AfricaArchaic humans emerged out of Africa between 0.5 and 1.8 million years ago. This was follo
- BunyoroBantu kingdom in western Uganda
- History of AsiaThe history of Asia can be seen as the collective history of East Asia, South Asia, Southe
- MasindiMasindi is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is on the road between Kampala and t
- History of South AmericaThe history of South America is the study of the past, particularly the written record, or
- History of North AmericaThe History of North America encompasses the past developments of people populating the co