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The Early History of Denmark

Prehistory The modern geographical outlines of Jutland and the Scandinavian Peninsula were formed relatively recently. During the last ice age, Denmark was completely covered by...

The Siege of Jerusalem 1099 AD – First Crusade (Video)

The siege of Jerusalem is one of the key events of the First Crusade. Occurred from June 7 to July 15, 1099, as a...

Battle of Ascalon 1099 AD – Final Battle of the First Crusade (Video)

The Battle of Ascalon ( August 12, 1099 ) - a battle within the 1st crusade (1096-1099) between the united Egyptian army sent by...

The Mallian Campaign of Alexander the Great (Video)

The storming of the city of Mallow (January 325 BC ) - the seizure of an Indian city, during which Alexander the Great was...

The Battle of Covadonga 722 AD – Beginning of the Reconquista (Video)

The battle of Covadonga is the first victory of the Christian military forces on the Iberian Peninsula in 718, after the Arab conquest of...

Historical Profiles

Maria Theresa, The Last Emperor From the Habsburg House - The Biggest Family in the World

Maria Theresa, The Last Emperor From the Habsburg House – The...

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Maria held the following titles: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan, Lodomeria and Galicia, the Austrian Netherlands and Parma. Plus by marriage, she was Duchess of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany and Holy Roman Empress.
Catherine The Great - The First Woman to be Called "The Great"

Catherine The Great – The First Woman to be Called “The...

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Catherine came from German heritage.  She had a disturbing childhood, but her family pulled the right strings, and along with the help of Fredrick the great she was soon to be marrying the future King of Russia, Peter III.

Wars and Battles

Biggest Misconceptions About European Knights And Crusaders

Biggest Misconceptions About European Knights And Crusaders

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Here we list some of the biggest misconceptions that people had about European knights and crusdaers during the medieval period.
History Of British Battle Equipment Over 1000 Years

History Of British Battle Equipment Over 1000 Years

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From 1066 to 2014, we have created a short gallery of images depicting the many items soldiers had to carry to war. 

Ancient History

The Battle of Avarayr 451 AD (Video)

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Avarayr battle is one of the largest battles in the history of Armenia, took place on the Avarair field between Armenians led by commander...

The Battle of Adrianople – August 9, 378 AD (Video)

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The Battle of Adrianople is a battle between the Goths led by Fritigern and the Romans under the Roman emperor Valens. The battle took place...

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The Polish Kingdom During the XIVth Century

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Medieval Poland – Early Rulers

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The Fall and Destruction of Great Moravia

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