The Holy Kaaba (al-Kaʿba, lit. "the Cube"), also spelt "Ka'ba," "Ka'bah" or "Kabah," sometimes referred to as "al-Ka'ba al-Musharrafa" (lit. "the Honoured Ka'ba," is a stone building at the centre of Islam's most important mosque and holiest site, the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is considered by Muslims to be the Bayt Allah (lit. "House of God") and is the qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims around the world.

The origins of Islam are often traced back to the patriarch Abraham and his son Ishmael. This connection is significant in Islamic tradition and is reflected in various religious texts and teachings.

Understanding Islam's rise involves examining the socio-political context of pre-Islamic Arabia, the life and teachings of Muhammad, the establishment of the first Muslim communities, and the subsequent spread of Islam through conquest, trade, and cultural exchange.

What causes the fall of an empire? This question echoes through the annals of history as we consider the major Empires.

The petrodollar system plays a crucial role in the global economy by ensuring that oil transactions are conducted in U.S. dollars, reinforcing the dollar's status as the world's primary reserve currency.

The connection between the American economy and global conflicts involves defence spending, resource control, trade relations, and geopolitical strategies.

The Military-Industrial Complex is a significant aspect of American society, shaping the country’s defence policies, economic priorities, and international relations.

Since 1945, the United States has been involved in numerous global conflicts - the US needs constant warfare as a part of its economy, which is linked to the Military Industrial Complex.

From 1945 onwards, the United States established itself as a dominant global power through economic strength, military capability, and cultural influence.

America's rise to global power from 1776 was driven by territorial expansion, economic growth, military involvement in world conflicts, and strategic power diplomacy. This evolution transformed the U.S. from a fledgling nation into a dominant force in international affairs, significantly shaping the modern world.

The Industrial Revolution refers to significant economic, technological, and social changes that transformed societies from agricultural to industrial. Four main industrial revolutions have taken place so far.

Goodness, I remember that in the 1950s, in the schools, there were maps displaying the extent of the British Empire, which were marked in red. And yes, it could be said: "The sun never set on the British Empire," and then it was all gone.