History reference data
Major historical events, civilizations, eras, and turning points that shaped the modern world.
Datasets in History
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Ancient Civilizations: Foundations of Human Society
Major ancient civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China, Greece, and Rome — their innovations, governance, culture, and lasting contributions.
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Ancient Empires
Major empires of the ancient world.
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Cold War Events
Key events of the Cold War.
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Industrial Revolution
Major inventions and developments of the Industrial Revolution.
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Modern History: Turning Points That Shaped the World
Pivotal events from 1500 to present: Age of Exploration, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, decolonization, Cold War, and the digital age.
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World Wars Timeline
Key events of the First and Second World Wars.
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?format=yaml or ?format=toon for the other encodings.
GET https://yjtoon.com/api/category/history?format=json