Common era

Medieval Siege

Discover what people wore during the late 18th century, including during the Ameircan Revolution. Learn about the fashions and styles of the time.

Move aside Taylor Swift. In the 17th century, these songs were the pop music anthems of their day.

National Indigenous Television (NITV) is a channel made by, for and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Through us, you will discover a channel for all Australians

Alamo Simulation | Overview Through a simulation, in which Canadians try to seize the state of Maine, students will gain an understanding of the circumstances surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, February 23–March 6, 1836, between approximately 200 Texans and 4,000 Mexicans. Background San Antonio, the second most populated city in Texas (Houston is the first), is home to the beautiful Riverwalk, Spanish Missions, and one of the most famous clashes in the history of the United States…

Illustration: portrait of Thomas Paine, by Laurent Dabos, c. 1792. Credit: National Portrait Gallery; Wikimedia Commons.

Have we arrived in an era of global literature, or is it important that writers share a common language, culture – or at least context – with their readers?