The War of the Austrian Succession was a conflict fought over the disputed inheritance of the Austrian throne, resulting in a realignment of European power.
The Colombian Exchange Explained
The Colombian Exchange refers to the widespread exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (the Americas) following Christopher Columbus’s voyages in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Opium Wars Explained
The Opium Wars were a series of conflicts between China and Western powers in the 19th century over the opium trade, resulting in China’s defeat and the imposition of unequal treaties.
Deepwater Horizon oil spill Explained
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was a catastrophic offshore drilling accident in 2010 that resulted in the largest marine oil spill in history.
Bengal famine of 1943 Explained
The Bengal famine of 1943 was a devastating famine that occurred in British-ruled Bengal during World War II, resulting in the deaths of millions of people due to a combination of natural disasters, wartime policies, and mismanagement.