Great Depression (Crisis of 1929)

One of the world events that brought negative consequences to the industrialized Western world was the Great Depression  or crisis of 1929 . An event that took place in 1929 and lasted approximately until 1939. It is considered one of the longest-lasting events that caused great damage to macroeconomic policy and the theory that existed about the economy . Despite having originated specifically in the United States, … Read more

30 Years War

Without a doubt, one of the wars best known and studied by historians is the 30-year war . A warlike conflict that had its beginnings in the Holy Roman Empire , better known as Bohemia . A war that in the end became more of a conflict of interest between Catholics and Protestants. When was it: From 05/23/1618 to 1648 Where was it: Central Europe 30 years … Read more

7 Year War

The War of the 7 years was not specifically a type of war that occurred between two specific countries, however, it was a war of such international that occurred between the years of 1756 and 1763 and which involved some of the most important powers of the European continent reaching places outside its borders such as North America , Central America and South America. When was it: From 1756 to 1763 Where it … Read more

Marshall Plan

The Marshall Plan , also known as the European Recovery Program , was a program created by the United States of America to try to help Western Europe after the Second World War ended and the place was devastated. A plan that provided a large amount of money for the proper reconstruction of that continent. When was it: From 1 948 to 1 951 Where it was developed: Western … Read more

Eric Hobsbawm

Eric Hobsbawm was one of the most important and recognized historians in the world, mainly in contemporary times , also considered one of the most influential men of the 20th century . After his death, many media were in charge of highlighting all his Marxist contributions to history and his ideological approaches after the fall of the Soviet regime. Personal information When was he born: 06/09/1917 Where he was … Read more

Sumerians

Considered the first and the oldest civilization in the world, the Sumerians undoubtedly occupy an important place in world history. A fairly archaic civilization that inhabited the area of Sumeria , a region located in the Middle East known by the name of the people of the blackheads that brought great advances to the world today. Who were the Sumerians? The Sumerians were a people considered to be … Read more

Tartessos

There are many ancient civilizations that have inhabited around the world and throughout history. Some of them have managed to remain over time and others have completely disappeared. One of these civilizations that have dissolved over the years is the culture of the Tartessos , of which there are only few data and mentions in several ancient books, a society that … Read more

Philistines

Within the immense history of the peoples and cultures that have inhabited the Middle East since biblical times, we find the Philistines , a people who settled in the city of Canaan and were characterized by being aggressive and warrior . Little is known about their origins and the information that exists has been taken from the only source where they speak of them, the Bible. … Read more

Celtiberians

In ancient times there were several societies that were not very defined in terms of their founding date, they were known by the name of protohistoric societies and in this interesting group we can find the Celtiberians , a social group that populated the Iberian Peninsula before the arrival of Rome. Who were the Celtiberians? The Celtiberians were a mestizo culture that had its … Read more

Independence of Colombia

After hundreds of years under the horrors of the conquest and the colony caused by the Spanish Empire, the feelings and the desire to achieve independence gradually spread throughout the entire American continent . This feeling also reached Colombia, a place that fought to reach it and today, the country happily celebrates the Independence of Colombia with military parades and cultural events. When was it: Between … Read more