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The final boss of Southeast Asia is our nation of today. This country has a culture with roots connected to the religions of India and the governance of China. Resistance, rebellion and grit have all defined this nation for centuries because of how much oppression the citizens have seen. This nation fought one of the longest and bloodiest wars of the 20th century against the US, and somehow came o...

In the very heart of Central Africa is a nation of jungles, materials and a massive river. this nation has truly seen some of the worst moments in human history. This nation also had the largest open conflict since WW2. Today one of the worst humanitarian crisis lies within these borders all because of cobalt. This is The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home to over one hundred million people is a massive peninsula that has connected thousands of people groups across history. From the legendary stories of Persia to the modern politics of this nation, there has not been a dull moment. Oh, this nation was also the home of the Ottoman empire. This nation has many names Anatolia, Asia Minor, and the one we know it as today, This is Turkey.

Innovation, Romanticism, and Mastery can all be used to describe this nation. here is one of the most important forefathers of Europe. This nation has led in every measurable stat across this continent. Horrendous acts of terror and disgust have been committed by this nation. Simultaneously, this nation had the greatest comeback into a main stage of Europe. This is Germany

Persia, the land of great empires and cross continental influence. However that is not the nation of today. In present, this nation is an islamic republic with a big reputation for the way it starts and ends regional conflicts. This nation is Shia in nature which means it has a lot of conflict with the Sunni muslim nations and pretty much the entire western world. Nonetheless, this nation is a bul...

In the heart of Western Europe is a nation that can be called the yolk of modern Europe. This nation had the first major ruler of post-Roman Europe, Charlemagne. When thinking of the word culture, this nation comes to mind. Not only did this nation birth the Creole, Cajun, Acadian,  and Quebecian cultures of North America but also birthed the culture of modern Europe in many ways. This nation also...

In a special set of isles just north of Europe is a united nation of 4 different states. This small group of islands has effected more nations than any other one in history. This nation is a bulwark of history, empire building, and global influence. From glorious triumphs to horrendous terrors this nation had led in both. This is the United Kingdom.

Stretching into Malay is a nation of great influence in Southeast Asia. This nation has a deep rooted culture that has maintained a balance between hindu and buddhist influences for generations. This nation is famous because it is the only southeast asian country to completely avoid European colonialism through diplomacy and war. This nation continued that same system for generations which made it...

On the southern tip of the African continent lies a nation with some of the most divisive histories in the world. This nation is called the rainbow nation for its diversity but has the worst history of oppression in all of Africa. This nation has the largest, most diverse and most advanced economy in all of Africa. Some of Africa’s most important figures emerged from this nation. History has been...

On the mighty Swahili Coast is a nation of great influence and great history. This nation is the origin point for the language Swahili or Kishwal because of the Omani-Bantu interactions that happened here. Since then this nation has seen a lot of interaction, trade and attacks from the outside world. There have also been some of the largest resistance movements in Africa within this land. Hundreds...

Perhaps the most well known history in the world lies within this nation. Since its early days as a peninsula filled with small towns to one of the most visited nations in the world, this country has had a lot of history. This nation produced one of the world’s greatest empires that dominated for an elapsed 2000 years and set the tone for the rest of European history. Great food, art, goods and a...

Dr. Steven Noll is a history professor at the University of Florida, go gators, and teaches a variety of subjects from Florida and US history to the history of Diversity and disability. He has a PHD in American history, a Master of Arts and Master of Education. He is an author of Feeble-Minded in our Midst: Institutions for the Mentally Retarded in the South, as well as two author titles. He has w...

In the mountains region of Southeast Asia, lies a nation of many cultures and names. This nation has been influenced by buddhism, hinduism and many different ethnic groups. This nation saw some of the most successful dynasties of the region rule a large area. There were also many eras of invasion and colonization that affected this history in many ways. The people of this nation also launched a lo...

In the mountainous northern region of the Andes lies a nation that has been at the forefront of major changes in South America. This nation was one of the first in South America to break away from Spaniard domination. This nation then had decades of major wars, political deliberation and cultural development. This nation has produced global superstars in music, sport and more. Despite that the mos...

On the coast of East Africa is a nation that acts as the beating heart of the region. This nation is famous for its people groups, history and culture. This nation’s capital is today called the Silicon Valley of Africa. This nation has a lot of geographic landmarks and other great things to explore but nothing is as unique as the many people groups that shape the nation. This is Kenya. 

In the far east lies a peninsula that has recorded some of the most unique stories of all time. There are two nations on this peninsula that have developed into completely different countries. In the south is a storied democracy that has been formed through great military leadership, unique business practice and resistance at any time it was needed throughout history. This nation has become a mass...

This is simply one of the most influential nations in history. This nation started The Reconquista, The Crusades and The Age of Discovery. This nation has felt unique influence as an Umayyad territory, and left great influence as the Kingdom of Castile. This nation has been recording history for 3 millenia and has always been very interesting. From the earliest peoples, to powerful dictators, and...

Our nation of today is one of the most unique in all of Latin America. The population, languages, history and culture in this southern nation heavily juxtapose the story of most other latin nations. This nation was at the forefront of the independence movement in the 1800s, and has led in many other areas since. Industrialization, cultural homogenization and other controversial steps were taken fi...

One of the most famous and influential east African nations is this one that borders Lake Victoria. This nation spent many periods under different powerful rulers from the influence of Ancient Egypt all the way to the British Empire. This is a hearth of African music and dance. This nation does presently face democratic corruption which has gripped the nation for a long time. This is Uganda. 

This nation is the largest country in Africa by total geographical area. This nation has housed many of history's greatest influencers such as the Roman empire, Christian missionaries, many islamic caliphates and the French Empire. This nation possesses a lot of culture from its time as a french colony, roman colony and ottoman one. Today this massive nation leads North Africa in its influence...

Quite literally the oldest nation in the world. This nation once housed Mesopotamia, the oldest grand civilization in the world. Since then this nation has been many things: A home for islamic knowledge, the hearth of many empires and a victim of American Politics. This nation has fallen into a place of deeply rooted issues that have been exploited or implanted by foreign powers. Nonetheless, the...

Formerly the largest country in Africa, this nation has had millennia of history. For centuries this land was inhabited by the Nubians, a great ancient people that worked with and rivaled the pharaohs of Egypt. Since then this nation has evolved with religions like christianity and Islam. This nation has represented a swathe of colonial influences that have happened in north central Africa for tho...

The Great White North is the famous (and accurate) nickname of this country. Dozens of indigenous people groups formed the backbone of the culture in this frozen heartland. Hundreds of years of cultural formation went into this country becoming the one it is today. This nation has seen both World Wars, rapid development and the creation of a unique dual identity in just one century. With tonnes of...

Lying in the slavic east of Europe is possibly the most resilient nation in history. For thousands of years this land has been inhabited by different peoples who have left their cultural influence world wide. This nation has been the home of great victories; this land once had the largest state in Europe, the strongest heavy cavalry and one of the first constitutional monarchies. This nation suffe...

In the northwestern corner of Africa is a nation that has been a cornerstone of North African culture for millennia. Only a stone’s throw away from Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar, this nation has had a lot of European influence over the last 1000 years. Islam, France, Spain and many other great influences shaped this land and its culture. This country is truly stunning in every way and its hist...