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The Old Assyrian Period – The Growth Towards an Empire

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Assyria The country of Assyria encompasses the north of Mesopotamia, made up of city-states that were politically unified after the middle of the second millennium...
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The Celtic People Around Europe and Their Ancient Civilization and Way of Life

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The Celts were a tribal people of the Bronze and Iron Ages united by a common language, culture, and art. They lived throughout Europe....
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The Story of Aristotle (384–322 b.c.e.) The Greek Philosopher

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Aristotle is one of the greatest figures in the history of Western thought. In terms of the breadth and depth of his thought, together...
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The Story of Carthage – From a Colonial City to the Mediterranean Hegemon

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The city of Carthage in North Africa (modern-day Tunisia) was the capital of the Carthaginian empire that controlled parts of the Mediterranean from the...
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Thirty Years’ War – The Bloodiest European Religious War

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The Thirty Years' War was a series of wars that took place in Europe. It is the most lasting war to ever take place...
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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.

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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. 

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The Celtic People Around Europe and Their Ancient Civilization and Way...

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The Celts were a tribal people of the Bronze and Iron Ages united by a common language, culture, and art. They lived throughout Europe....

The Story of Aristotle (384–322 b.c.e.) The Greek Philosopher

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10 Types of Medieval Armor

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1) Gambeson: The gambeson is a full body jacket armor made out of quilted linen or wool. Stuffed with cloth or horsehair, this type of medieval...
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10 Common Medieval Soldier Types

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5 of The Best Medieval Movies of All Time

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Throughout time, people have imagined and tried to recreate the past through paintings, architecture, poetry, music, and novels. In the 21st century, the film industry has defined Medieval history more than any other book or painting.
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The Peak of Islamic Science and Technology During Their Golden Age

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Science, technology, and other fields of knowledge developed rapidly during the golden age of Islam from the eighth to the 13th century and beyond....
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The History of the Aboriginal Peoples of Australia

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The First Crusade part I: The People’s Crusade

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Pope Urban II set August 15, 1096, as the departure date for the armies of the crusade. Hurried and costly preparations were under way,...
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The Ostrogothic Rule in Italy and Their Destruction

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Vietnamese independence and its Defense Against China: 1009–1527 C.E.

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These five centuries mark the first vibrant era of Vietnamese independence. They include rule by three major dynasties, wars with China, and three gruesome...
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The History of Vietnam: Origins to 1009 C.E. – Thousand Years of Chinese Occupation

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The house of Plantagenet: The Story of Henry II and Richard I (Coeur de Lion)

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The History of the Declaration of Independence – The birth of the American Republic

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A document of extraordinary importance for the American statehood is the Declaration of Independence published on the fourth of July 1776,written by Tomas Jefferson,with...
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The Early History of Scandinavia – Origins, Vikings and More…

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Origins References in Pytheas, Pomponius Mela, Pliny the Elder, Tacitus, Ptolemy, Procopius, Jordanes. Archaeological remains indicate Roman connections in the 3rd century after Christ, but...
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Rise of Christianity and The Early Church

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The Rise of Christianity Christianity emerged in the cities of the eastern part of the Roman Empire. The earliest Christians, because they refused to honor...
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The First Crusade part IV: From Antioch to Jerusalem

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Marching south into Syria On January 13, 1099, Raymond, barefoot and in the attire of a pilgrim, led the army south into Syria. What the...
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The First Crusade part III: From Constantinople to Antioch

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Western Europe and the Age of the Cathedrals, 1000–1300 C.E.

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The Eastern Roman Empire in the time of Justinian

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The Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantine Empire, was a polyglot, multiethnic, polysectarian state, at the head of which was the emperor (basileus, autokrator), whose...
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