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John Macarthur (1767–1834) remains one of the most polarizing and influential figures in early Australian history. He was simultaneously a visionary entrepreneur who laid the economic foundations of the Australian nation and a ruthless, combative oligarch who actively undermined the authority of successive colonial governors, culminating in the only successful military coup in Australian history. next...

If you look at the history of the American Midwest in the early 19th century, you don’t often hear stories about Black men becoming real estate tycoons and then sailing off to become heads of state. But that is exactly what Edward James Roye did. next...

Georg Giese, a prominent figure from the Hanseatic League era, has left an indelible mark on the world of art. Born in 1497 in Danzig, now Gdańsk, Poland, Giese was a merchant who became widely recognised due to his portrayal by the renowned German painter Hans Holbein the Younger. His significance in art is largely attributed to this iconic painting, which not only captures his likeness but also serves as a window into the world of 16th-century merchants. next...