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Who Invented the Chariot?

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The earliest recorded stage of the use of chariots is the Sintashta culture - 4100 years ago. So how did it rise to prominence?
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The Mystery of the Boston Art Heist – $500m in Stolen Art

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It was dubbed "heist of the century": A duo of thieves stole numerous classic pieces of art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.
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The Red Baron – The World’s Greatest Pilot?

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Was the Red Baron the greatest pilot that took to the skies? He is a known legend that fought for Germany in WW1.
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The Rule of Pope Gregory IX

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Pope Gregory IX had an amazing life and was responsible for a number of decrees that shaped European history.
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Pharaoh Menes and the Unification of Egypt

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The story of Pharaoh Menes is surrounded in folklore and mystery. Was he really the first pharaoh that united the country of Egypt?
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The Rule of Pope Gregory IX

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Pope Gregory IX had an amazing life and was responsible for a number of decrees that shaped European history.
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Pharaoh Menes and the Unification of Egypt

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The story of Pharaoh Menes is surrounded in folklore and mystery. Was he really the first pharaoh that united the country of Egypt?

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The Red Baron – The World’s Greatest Pilot?

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Was the Red Baron the greatest pilot that took to the skies? He is a known legend that fought for Germany in WW1.
History of the Firearm and How it Changed Warfare

History of the Firearm and How it Changed Warfare

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The "firearm" was invented in China in the 13th century for celebration or for signaling. The Chinese used gunpowder in the following centuries without ever testing it on the battlefield.

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Pharaoh Menes and the Unification of Egypt

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The story of Pharaoh Menes is surrounded in folklore and mystery. Was he really the first pharaoh that united the country of Egypt?

The History of Typography – The Process of Creating Printed Materials

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Typography was invented twice: once in China and Korea and in medieval Europe. In China, printing was invented, according to some data (Julien, "Documents...

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