History is often said to be written by the victors—but what does that mean for cultural artifacts in the middle? Between the wheelings and dealings of ancient civilizations and the spoils of war, ...

As Expo 2010 Shanghai gets under way, a look back at how international expositions have showcased our world’s progress and innovation The World's Fair — officially known as the Universal Exposition — ...

Part I, Histories of world music. On world music as a concept in the history of music scholarship / Bruno Nettl. Music cultures of mechanical reproduction / Peter Manuel. Western music as world music ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are some of ...

A conversation with Greg Grandin about his groundbreaking new book America, América: A New History of the New World. The “Visscher Map of the New World” including North and South America, 1658. A ...