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Who Invented the Chariot?

Hayden Chakra - June 11, 2022 0

The earliest recorded stage of the use of chariots is the Sintashta culture - 4100 years ago. So how did it rise to prominence?

Modern History

The Mystery of the Boston Art Heist – $500m in Stolen Art

Hayden Chakra - May 7, 2022 0

It was dubbed "heist of the century": A duo of thieves stole numerous classic pieces of art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.

People

The Red Baron – The World’s Greatest Pilot?

Hayden Chakra - May 6, 2022 0

Was the Red Baron the greatest pilot that took to the skies? He is a known legend that fought for Germany in WW1.

People

The Rule of Pope Gregory IX

Hayden Chakra - April 17, 2022 0

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

Egypt

Pharaoh Menes and the Unification of Egypt

Hayden Chakra - March 3, 2022 0

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

Ancient History

The History of Typography – The Process of Creating Printed Materials

Hayden Chakra - January 18, 2022 0

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

Medieval History

The Fall of Granada – Granada War

Hayden Chakra - January 18, 2022 0

The capture of Malaga Malaga, the main seaport of the Granada Emirate, in 1487 became the main target of the Castilian forces. Emir az-Zagall was...

Ancient History

Julian The Apostate and The Fight For Paganism

Hayden Chakra - January 17, 2022 0

Path to Power Born in Constantinople, the son of Julius Constance, brother of Constantine the Great, and his second...

Ancient History

The Persian campaign of Julian the Apostate, Stages 2, 3 & 4

Hayden Chakra - January 17, 2022 0

Stage II (from the battle of Ctesiphon before the start of the retreat) Here - under the walls...

Ancient History

The Persian campaign of Julian the Apostate

Hayden Chakra - January 16, 2022 0

Before the Campaign The invasion of Roman troops under the command of Emperor Julian the Apostate on the territory...

Medieval History

Three Things About The Varangians and Their History

Hayden Chakra - January 15, 2022 0

Kievian Rus' The terms “Varangian” and “Rus” can sometimes be used interchangeably. Scandinavian descent of those who are settled in the Dnieper-Volga region during the...

Ancient History