Young History

In the most western point of Western Europe lies a nation that has influenced the world in a way few others ever have. This nation started the Age of Discovery, and then sent history’s best explorers across the world to map it all out. This nation has the 6th most widely spoken language in the world. Today this storied nation has survived city shattering earthquakes, greedy kings, and many selfish...

In the Caucasus mountains is a nation that has weathered the storm of this region’s tumultuous history. This nation has seen many different cultures, empires, and more come in and out of this land. Today the nation is deeply divided because of its clashes with its neighbor: Armenia. On top of this the nation is facing international pressure over border disputes and because of the democracy becomin...

In the borders of these dual nations has been the most significant events in human history. Regardless of religious belief it cannot be denied how influential the events in these nations have been for the rest of the world. With recorded history going back at least 12000 years this nation is unparalleled in how deep its history goes. On top of all the ancient stories and legends of this area, it i...

This nation has handled the wild history of Europe from all directions. There have been endless wars, royal marriages, and alliances within this nation. This country acted as the gateway to Europe for ages and fought in many wars to defend its borders. Today this absolutely stunning country is adjusting to a post Soviet world with a lot of change in the past 30 years. This is Hungary.

Today we go south of the Yucatan Peninsula to a nation that has seen any and all of the major problems, wars and challenges in Central America. This nation used the sport of soccer to fight a war against its neighbor El Salvador. Culture in this nation has been influenced by Europe, America, and its neighbors; however, the culture of the indigenous people still remains strong today. This nation is...

In the low bowels of Central Asia, lies a nation that has endured every era its history has provided no matter how strong or scarce it was. Perhaps the nation with the most oddly drawn borders in the world, while also holding some odd records; this nation is odd in every sense of the term. With a mix of Persian, Middle Eastern and Russian influence our focus of today is one that is often forgotten...

Don’t call it a comeback. This small nation in the middle east went from a bunch of undeveloped emirates to a united nation of technology and marvel. Home to the tallest building in human history, the only 7 star hotel on earth, and some of earth’s largest oil reserves. This nation has interacted with some of the world's most ancient empires like the Umayyad and Abbasids. This is one of the mo...

In Eastern Europe, is a storied slavic nation that has struggled to be recognized for its own story. With a name that clearly draws connection to its great neighbor, this country has seen all of the same wars and struggles as Russia. This country has seen most of its independent history under the same government regime. However, that hasn’t stopped it from advancing its culture and standing in the...

In the very heart of Europe lies a nation that has long pumped life into the continent. One of the most long reigning dynasties in world history held power in this land: The Habsburgs. This nation has contributed to every single major European event for the last thousand years. This nation was the first to declare war in World War I. In the modern age this storied nation has developed into a place...

This city is the gambling capital of the world, home to the world series of poker and so much more. This city is a bright, glowing, gem of American Ingenuity. Literally it is the brightest spot on earth. With a short history but quality packed one this city is absolutely one of a kind. The entertainment capital of the world, Sin City itself, This is Las Vegas.

The embodiment of neutrality, the symbol of peace and the home of luxury. This nation was formed by a few groups of people that wanted their own path. From 3 small cantons this nation has grown into one of the most developed nations in the world, that also acts as the banking center for Europe. This nation is clean as can be, geographically stunning and very wealthy. This absolutely beautiful coun...

In West Africa there is a nation that has a history shared only by 2 other nations on Earth. This is a nation forged by the freedmen of the Americas and has embodied that history for centuries. This nation holds many people groups that have long histories in each of their regions. This nation has survived colonial abuses, restrictive regimes and a brutal civil war; despite all that this is one of...

This man is a seasoned graphic designer, a Western Michigan alumni, a husband and most important of all: My father. This man is my deepest inspiration for pursuing my dreams, he is the hardest working man I have ever met, and he is a legendary conversationalist. Above anything else he has been or ever will be this man has always been one thing to me, the greatest father in the world.

West Africa holds nations that are famous for their resilience throughout history, but today we take a look at one of its most underrated nations. This country has seen many different historical eras but none were as dark as its time known as the slave coast. Despite some horrible arcs in this country's story, the citizens here refuse to be wiped out of relevancy. The nation remains consistent...

This nation lies in the center of South America, next to the Rio De La Plata and in the heart of South American affairs. This nation has seen a lot of interaction with the region through wars, diplomacy and other affairs. The people of this nation hold a tight brother and sisterhood with each other because of the history they have united behind. No matter the great defeats and challenges this nati...

In the very heart of southeast asia is one of the last 5 communist nations on Earth. This nation has experienced millenia of recorded history, and with its location next to so many global powers; there is no end to how much influence has come in and out of this country. In the present, this nation is known for its history of being pulled into wars but not much else is remembered by those outside o...

Lying in the dry desert of central asia is a country with a long but underrated history. This nation is always overlooked but its culture has been around for over a millennia. This nation has seen ages of occupation but has never given up on holding on to its history. This is the least well known country in Central Asia, but let’s start to change that. This is Kyrgyzstan.

Lying in the underbelly of Central America is a small nation that has seen hundreds of interesting history filled years.  Cultures ranging from Europe and South America to North America have affected this nation in many ways. This land has seen corruption, and gang violence occur at the same time as cultural awakenings and social gains. This is El Salvador. 

This north African nation has seen more historical eras than most other countries on earth. The Phoenicians, Romans, Normans, and many other powers have all laid claim to this region at some point. This nation is in the pure heat of the Saharan Desert but still has one of the best water systems on earth. On top of all this was Muhhamar Ghaddafi, the ruler of the late 1900s that changed the future...

In the heart of the Balkans is the most loud, proud and influential member of the former Yugoslav union. This nation has seen nearly every major war you can think of: the Balkan wars, the Ottoman wars and both World Wars all left a lasting impact on this land. This land has produced Roman Emperors and has simultaneously produced modern All-Star athletes. This country has had a long and hard histor...

In the heart of Central America lies a nation that has seen sorts of powers and eras throughout its history. This nation was part of Guatemala, Spain Mexico and has been heavily influenced by the United States. Culturally this nation has forged many distinct factors that can’t be found anywhere else. Recently, this nation has been at the whim of a single cult of personality that has the country in...

In the southern part of the Balkans, lies a storied nation that has influenced the world around it since its origin. This nation birthed the Cyrillic language which is one of the major language families of today. Never has this nation had its flag captured in battle. This fact and many other historical moments explain why this nation is filled with resilient and hard working people. This is one of...

Lying next to the Caspian sea in the heart of central asia, is a secretive and quiet nation. Little  about the daily happenings of this nation are known by its neighbors. An extremely restrictive regime has this nation's population enthralled in a cult of personality based fervor that is deeply puzzling to anyone around it. By many scales this is the least politically and civilly free nation i...

In Central Africa lies a nation that has quietly had a story about global interaction. French, Portuguese and other African cultures all had influence on this country’s story. In this country are thousands of men and women that have resisted against the might of the world’s great empires. Today, the nation’s people face many growing issues but they face them head on.  This nation flies under the r...

This nation embodies the meaning of a storied history, with written history going back as far as 500 AD. This nation has its history rooted deeply in its people. Vikings, christian kings, and Hundreds of other peoples have called this land home or influenced it greatly. This nation is one of the most developed in the world by every single metric and is widely seen as the least politically corrupt...