An interesting perspective.
"If the world were a village of 1,000 people,...
(How to verify the accuracy of this source?)

History News Network
A web site that places present news into a historical context. A quote from their rationale - "Even those who profess utter indifference to history are beholden to it. History is inescapable. Who we are and how we react to events depends, to a great extent, on our past."
Some of the articles may be too challenging but see what you think.