Vietnam History
The history of Vietnam from Funan and the dynasties to French rule, the Indochina Wars and reunification, explained in five minutes each.
Saigon and Southern Vietnam: A History from Funan to 1975
Saigon’s history is part of a much older story of southern Vietnam: a region shaped by Mekong trade, migration, changing governments, French colonial rule, and …
The Vietnam War Explained (1955–1975): When, Why and Who Won
The Vietnam War grew from a struggle over independence and reunification into a Cold War conflict. Usually dated 1955–1975, it ended with North Vietnam’s victory, …
The History of Vietnam: Dynasties, Empire and War
Vietnam’s history is a long story of state-building, cultural exchange and struggles over political independence. From early communities in the Red River delta and centuries …
Vietnam's Dynasties and French Rule (1428–1945)
From the restored Le dynasty in 1428 to the end of the Nguyen monarchy in 1945, Vietnam’s history was shaped by dynastic rule, regional division, …