in: Politics and History , 20th century, african history, american history, asian history, european history, lists, mideast history, top 10February 21, 2012Top 10 Political Assassinations of the 20th Century
by Rebecca Brayton
Their opinions cost them their lives, and caused ripple effects that forever changed history. WatchMojo counts down ten of the most significant political assassinations of the twentieth century. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, mideast historyJanuary 16, 2012Persian Gulf War: Timeline of Operation Desert Storm
by Rebecca Brayton
Saddam Hussein called this 'the mother of all battles.' WatchMojo looks back at the events that led to the Persian Gulf War, as well as some of the key dates and events that occurred during this conflict. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 21st century, african history, american history, asian history, european history, mideast history, moments in musicDecember 22, 2011Year in Review: 2011
by Rebecca Brayton
2011 was a busy year, filled with worldwide protests, important milestones, significant deaths and inspirational comebacks. WatchMojo recaps the year that was: 2011. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 21st century, african history, asian history, european history, mideast historyDecember 20, 2011Arab Spring: Protests in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and More
by Rebecca Brayton
When a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire to protest government corruption, he started a widespread series of uprisings. WatchMojo tracks the inception and rise of the Arab Spring movement from Tunisia, to Libya, Egypt and beyond. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , mideast history, world religionsDecember 19, 2011Days of the Calendar: Hanukkah
by Rebecca Brayton
This eight day long Jewish holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights. Join WatchMojo as we learn more about Hanukkah. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 21st century, american history, asian history, european history, mideast historyDecember 12, 2011Iraq War: Timeline, Beginning and End
by Rebecca Brayton
Though the Iraq War officially began on March 20th, 2003, it was decades in the making. WatchMojo looks back at the events that led to the invasion of Iraq, as well as some of the key dates and events that occurred during this conflict. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, biographies, mideast historyNovember 4, 2011Saddam Hussein: Life and Execution of the Iraqi Dictator
by Rebecca Brayton
This former Iraqi president was once called the most dangerous man in the world, and one of the most feared dictators in recent memory. WatchMojo learns more about the life, rule and death of Saddam Hussein. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 20th century, 21st century, african history, author interviews, mideast historyMay 9, 2011Conflict in Libya: Author Hisham Matar on War and the Gaddafi Regime
by Rebecca Brayton
In a discussion about his book, Anatomy of a Disappearance, WatchMojo speaks with Libyan author Hisham Matar about Muammar Gaddafi and his dictatorship, the conflict in Libya, and what it all means for the Libyan people. PLAY VIDEO