In the southern hearth of North America is a massive nation with history just as expansive. This nation saw some of the earliest colonial influence from nations like Spain, France and the US. Before that some of the most sophisticated civilizations in the pre industrial world called this nation home. This nations is a beacon of independence, great cuisine, deep rooted culture and so much more. This is Mexico.

Samurai, Shogun, Feudal Lords and Cultural Globalization define this nation. This is one of the most famous nations in the world for its history. This nation has a storied culture that is expressed through unique art, music, sports and comics. This nation has the story of recovery and expansion after it was isolated for a century and then one of the strongest countries within that century. This is the land of the rising sun, this is Japan. 

In Asia Pacific lies an Archipelago with a long history of different people groups, nations and resilient moments. This nation has seen influences from Europe and the US which have made it a home to boxing, catholicism, and a plethora of other cultural features that are unique in this area. This nation has 3 of the top 5 most densely populated cities in the world. This nation has a massive population and it is not declining anytime soon. This is the Philippines.  

The beacon of African independence, the first Christian kingdom, and the home of coptic Christianity, is our focus for today. This nation is a very historical country that has seen millennia of changes and influences to weather. In the fact of colonialism and internal conflict this nation has maintained its culture. This is Ethiopia.

The term history may have been created to describe this nation. The most famous landmarks, structures, leaders and events all happened here. Since all of us were little kids we have studied this nation but today I hope to go deeper than ever before. This is the land of pyramids, pharaohs and the sphinx. This is Egypt

The final boss of Southeast Asia is our nation of today. This country has a culture with roots connected to the religions of India and the governance of China. Resistance, rebellion and grit have all defined this nation for centuries because of how much oppression the citizens have seen. This nation fought one of the longest and bloodiest wars of the 20th century against the US, and somehow came out on top. Since then this nation has evolved into a manufacturing giant and economic leader. This is Vietnam.

In the very heart of Central Africa is a nation of jungles, materials and a massive river. this nation has truly seen some of the worst moments in human history. This nation also had the largest open conflict since WW2. Today one of the worst humanitarian crisis lies within these borders all because of cobalt. This is The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home to over one hundred million people is a massive peninsula that has connected thousands of people groups across history. From the legendary stories of Persia to the modern politics of this nation, there has not been a dull moment. Oh, this nation was also the home of the Ottoman empire. This nation has many names Anatolia, Asia Minor, and the one we know it as today, This is Turkey.

Innovation, Romanticism, and Mastery can all be used to describe this nation. here is one of the most important forefathers of Europe. This nation has led in every measurable stat across this continent. Horrendous acts of terror and disgust have been committed by this nation. Simultaneously, this nation had the greatest comeback into a main stage of Europe. This is Germany

Persia, the land of great empires and cross continental influence. However that is not the nation of today. In present, this nation is an islamic republic with a big reputation for the way it starts and ends regional conflicts. This nation is Shia in nature which means it has a lot of conflict with the Sunni muslim nations and pretty much the entire western world. Nonetheless, this nation is a bulwarks of culture that has withstood multiple millennia of change. This is Iran.