Urbanisation is reshaping the world, with more than 4.3 billion people—55% of the global population—now residing in cities. By 2050, this figure is expected to reach 68% , reflecting both demographic ...

There are many influential cities around the world. Each metropolis stands as a beacon of cultural, industrial, and financial ...

When organized battle ended after two months, Manila was one of the most thoroughly devastated cities of World War II ... The bloodbath at Okinawa was a major factor in President Harry Truman ...