World History Encyclopedia is a trusted source of free, high-quality historical content, reaching millions of visitors monthly from over 150 countries. WHE is recommended by leading universities, including Oxford University and California State University, and maintains complete editorial independence while operating as a registered non-profit in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Besides providing free online resources, WHE has been publishing books since November 2025.
Nonfiction
The Forsaken 14th Century: A Global History
Chapters by Mark Cartwright, Joshua J. Mark, Liana Miate, Patit P. Mishra, and James B. Wiener.
Edited by Ibolya Horváth
Published in November 2025
In this truly global overview, five historians bring to life the diverse cultures and cataclysmic events of the 14th century. From the ravages of the Black Death in European history to the glittering heights of the golden Mali Empire in Africa, this medieval history book offers an unprecedented look at a world connected by trade, faith, and a shared human experience.
Fiction
World History Encyclopedia organizes the Ink of Ages Fiction Prize, an international short story competition run annually and supported by Oxford University Press. The competition welcomes submissions of historical fiction and mythology-inspired fiction in two main categories – adult and youth – and maintains its commitment to accessibility by remaining free to enter, whilst offering professional-level judging and support. Now in its third year, the 2026 competition received its first-ever cash prize of $1,000 USD and saw remarkable growth since its inception – attracting 510 adult entries and 147 youth entries, compared to 147 adult entries (no youth contest) in 2024.
Echoes & Origins: Ink of Ages Volume One
Stories by Sallyann Halstead, Jenyth Evans, Bill C. Wilson, and 14 other talented authors
Edited by Joanne Taylor
Published in April 2026
These 17 short stories transport readers across centuries and cultures, reimagining lives and events both forgotten and familiar. Drawing on hope, humor, grief, and wonder, these stories reflect our shared curiosity and offer us glimpses of what it means to be human.
Coming Soon
The Romans: Antiquity's Ultimate Transformative Culture
By Mark Cartwright
Expected publication: June 2026
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