The course of human history often hinges on seemingly insignificant moments. From territorial squabbles to personal vendettas, these small sparks have ignited some of the most consequential events in ...

Economic historians agree that the onset of the Industrial Revolution is the most important event in human history, comparable only to the adoption of agriculture with respect to material advancement.

Look, there’s a lot of history. It’s been happening since, well, the very beginning. So it’s understandable that it can’t be completely covered over the span of standard schooling — or even a lifetime ...