Gale - World History This link opens in a new windowGale In Context: World History reaches back to the ancient world—and forward to today's headlines—to deliver a chronicle of the people, cultures, events, and societies that have formed the history of the human race. A range of topics such as Aztecs, the Industrial Revolution, the Silk Road, the Buddha, the Space Race, and more provide a wide perspective across the globe. Rare primary sources, reliable references, and multimedia content put this vast subject into context for students.