Civilizational exchange
8 published events · World History & Geography Encyclopedia
- EU and India conclude free-trade agreement negotiations2026 CE · New Delhi, India · 文明交流On 27 January 2026, the European Union and India announced in New Delhi that they had concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement. The agreement moved to legal review and app…
- 巴拿马运河通航1914 CE · 巴拿马城 · 文明交流横跨巴拿马地峡的运河通航，缩短大西洋与太平洋之间的航行路线。
- Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games open2026 CE · Nagoya, Japan · 文明交流On 19 September 2026, the 20th Asian Games opened in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, bringing together athletes from across Asia for a multi-sport competition.
- Spain wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup2026 CE · East Rutherford, United States (New York New Jersey Stadium) · 文明交流On 19 July 2026, Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Milano Cortina Winter Olympics held2026 CE · Milan, Italy (representative point) · 文明交流From 6 to 22 February 2026, the 25th Olympic Winter Games were held in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo and surrounding Italian venues. Milan is used as the representative map point for t…
- Columbus reaches the Caribbean1492 CE · Bahamas · Caribbean · 文明交流In 1492, Columbus's fleet reached the Caribbean. Transatlantic exchange and colonial expansion accelerated, bringing disease, violence and catastrophic population losses to Indige…
- Zheng He's first maritime expedition1405 CE · China · Nanjing · 文明交流In 1405, Zheng He led his first major voyage. Later expeditions linked Southeast Asia, South Asia and Indian Ocean coasts through tribute, diplomacy and trade.
- Zhang Qian's journey west138 BCE · China · Chang'an · 文明交流In 138 BCE, Emperor Wu of Han sent Zhang Qian west to seek an alliance with the Yuezhi against the Xiongnu. His difficult journey expanded Han knowledge of Central Asia and helped…