Three historians undertake a careful review of one of the world’s ancient empires, encouraging readers to take another look at long-accepted facts and interpretations.
Messiahs! explores history’s recurring rise of despotic rulers and examines how they portrayed themselves as gods in their quest for domination. Has the world seen the last of these god-men?
Abraham Lincoln hoped the American Civil War would result in lasting peace. What caused that devastating conflict? Can peace ever be achieved in this world?
The 16th president of the United States was one of the nation’s most illustrious, respected and steadfast leaders. Yet in key areas, his views evolved greatly over the course of his life.
Insight Video: From humble origins Napoleon Bonaparte, the “Little Corporal,” had become a neo-Roman ruler in the style of Julius Caesar. Just how did he do it?
Insight Video: The violence of Mao Zedong’s rule in 20th-century China remains unsurpassed in modern history. Why and how do false messiahs continue to haunt the world?
Insight Video: From ancient Babylon and Rome to Berlin and Beijing, false messiahs are part of world history. What can we learn from them? How might we recognize the next ones?
