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The capital of Indonesia surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city after the United Nations overhauled how it ...

In a bold new history, Sven Beckert traces the origins of our modern economy, from global port cities to the halls of power.

Once synonymous primarily with oil wealth, the United Arab Emirates' capital has in recent years repositioned itself as a ...

What do Washington D.C., Brasília, and Canberra have in common? They were built from the ground up to serve as capitals. This video uncovers why governments throughout history created entirely new ...

There are around 9,000 political lobbyists in Sacramento, the capital of the fourth-largest economy in the world – but look beyond the backroom deal-making of California’s Capitol building and you’ll ...