A guide to the language of history
History glossary
Understand the people, places and ideas behind the stories. Find a term, read its meaning, then explore it in context.
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Clear filtersSur interlude
the period when Sher Shah Suri and his successors displaced Mughal rule in northern India.
Surplus agriculture
farming that produces more food than people need immediately, allowing storage, trade, and specialized jobs.
surveillance
systematic monitoring by states or institutions, often justified by security or control.
Swastika
the hooked-cross symbol adopted by the Nazi Party as its emblem.
Sword Beach
the easternmost Allied D-Day landing beach, assaulted mainly by British forces.
synagogues
Jewish houses of prayer, study, and community gathering.
