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What Was the Biggest Army Raised in the Medieval Era

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What Was the Biggest Army Raised in the Medieval Era? As there were many armies and many wars during the medieval era, there are many...
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The Barbaric Huns and Their Extreme Beauty Standards

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Throughout the world and different time periods, beauty standards have changed and developed drastically. The Huns terrorized much of Europe and the Roman Empire during...
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How Syphilitic “Zombies” Wandered During The Renaissance In Europe

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Syphilis is a very serious disease. The origins of this disease it’s still unknown, but currently there are two theories, which can potentially tell...
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The Unthinkable Horror Of Prison During The Middle Ages

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Have you ever wondered what prison during the middle ages was like? The outcome of crimes during the middle ages were dependent on one's social...
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Why Are Medieval Castle Stairs Always Clockwise?

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There are many medieval castles still standing today. The majority of the castles are made from stone. The earlier castles were made from wood. The...
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The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight...

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The year of the 4 Emperors took place in 69 A.D. It signified the period in which three leaders had been changed over the...

The Gentleman Pirate – The Wealthy Man Turned Pirate?

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The Gentleman Pirate was born as Stede Bonnet to a moderately wealthy family. Bonnet turned his comfortable life around and ventured towards a life of crime in becoming a pirate.

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The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight...

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The year of the 4 Emperors took place in 69 A.D. It signified the period in which three leaders had been changed over the...

Muslim Conquest of Spain – Battle of Guadalete

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The Muslim Conquest of Spain was one of the most important battles between the Muslims and Christians in the first millennia.

Ancient History

Twins in History – A Blessing or a Curse?

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The birth of twins isn't something unusual. Historically, it was accepted in many cultures.
Glima The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

Glima – The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

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What is Glima? Glima is a Scandinavian martial arts system used by the fearless Vikings. Strength wasn't the only way to dominate your opponent even...

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List of Dictatorships by Death Toll – The Top 10 Biggest Mass Killings in History

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10. North Korean Crimes against humanity 1948-present North Korea continues to be one of the most repressive governments in the world with the world's lowest...
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10 Common Medieval Soldier Types

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1) Spearmen: As their name suggests, these types of infantry used spears most commonly combined with a shield, and were the most numerous medieval soilders...
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The Peak of Islamic Science and Technology During Their Golden Age

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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 Peculiar History of Ogham – 4 Origin Theories

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How Were Books Made In the Middle Ages

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Each of the medieval period books were written by hand, starting in the early until the medium middle age when talking about Europe, a majority...
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The notorious Huns spread horror throughout Europe and Asia. Despite being nomadic people, they still conquered a good portion of land during their Golden period. The...
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A History of Global Pandemics

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  A History of Global Pandemics   The coronavirus of 2019 put the world to a halt, making people curious as...
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The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight for Power

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The year of the 4 Emperors took place in 69 A.D. It signified the period in which three leaders had been changed over the...
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Richard Lionheart – The King Killed By a Boy

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King Richard I, more famously known as Richard Lionheart, was notorious for his exploits in the Third Crusade.
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The Gentleman Pirate – The Wealthy Man Turned Pirate?

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Who Founded Stoicism

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Initially, it was known as "Zenonism". It was a philosophical school that arose in Athens in 300 BC. What made it so popular?
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Muslim Conquest of Spain – Battle of Guadalete

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The Muslim Conquest of Spain was one of the most important battles between the Muslims and Christians in the first millennia.
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The Life of Blackbeard Pirate – Myth or Real?

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Blackbeard Pirate was a real-life figure who terrorized American towns and ships around the beginning of the 18th century.
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Medieval Longbow – The Most Powerful Weapon For Its Time?

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In the Medieval period, every kingdom was at war, everyone was fighting against everyone and it was just a mess. As technology developed a lot of things changed.
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Who Invented the Chariot?

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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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