The Discovery of Fire

The discovery of fire by early civilizations marked a turning point in human evolution leading to various technological advancements and enabled the establishment of agriculture-based societies.

The Invention of the Printing Press

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the spread and accessibility of knowledge by making books widely available and affordable.

The Outbreak of the French Revolution

The French Revolution of 1789 fundamentally altered the political landscape of Europe and ultimately brought about the idea of democracy, leads towards the end of aristocratic rule and constitutional governance.

The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo heralded the beginning of World War I and redistributed global political boundaries.

The D-Day Invasion of 1944

The D-Day invasion was a pivotal moment of World War II, and it marked the beginning of the end of the Nazi domination in large parts of Europe.

The Launch of Sputnik in 1957

The Soviet Union’s launch of the Sputnik satellite marked the beginning of the Space age. It accelerated the Space Race between the United States and Soviet Union.

The Birth of the Internet

The creation of the Internet revolutionized human communication and access to information, transforming the world into a global, interconnected village.

The End of the Cold War

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 effectively marked the end of the Cold War, and it consolidates America as the lone superpower, establishes the liberal capitalistic worldview and sets the forward expansion of globalization into motion.

The Terror Attacks of 9/11

The 9/11 terrorist attacks aggravated the mutual perceptions of the so-called West-Islam binary resulting in tougher chauvinist relations between Western perceptions and perceptions originating in the Muslim world.

The emergence of Climate Change

The emergence of climate change challenged global governance efforts as a worldwide, multifaceted cause for concern. It represents a possible solution, and it’s an attested reason for influencing and restructuring economic and geopolitical power matrices.