Following the Russian Revolution in 1917, women in Russia acquired the right to pursue their aspirations. Though often censored, Soviet women became vital members of society.
Taking a leading role during the transition to modern warfare, Kitchener was a contentious yet effective figure.
For women to participate in political leadership, some pioneering female leaders had to break barriers and challenge existing societal and cultural orders.
Born and raised in Germany, Marlene Dietrich later renounced her German citizenship to become one of the loudest celebrity voices against the Third Reich.
Flying through Toronto families during the Great Depression, the Great Stork Derby had little to do with birds and everything to do with big bucks.
In the latter half of the 19th century, a revolution was taking place in Japan where the old ways were being replaced.
The story of the Indonesian War of Independence is a remarkable one that showed how the world changed after the end of World War II.
Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign was ultimately unsuccessful but left an enduring legacy in Europe’s understanding of Egypt.
