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Antigonus I Monophthalmus, an Ancient Macedonian Commander and King

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Antigonus I Monophthalmus, or One-eyed, was born in 382 BC, and died in 301 BC. He was the commander of Alexander the Great and...
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Battle of Mycale 479 BC – Persian Wars

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The battle of Mycale is one battle of the Greco-Persian Wars, which occurred in 479 BC, near the Cape of Mycale. In the battle...
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Battle of Pydna, 168 BC – Third Macedonian War

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The Battle of Pydna occurred during the Third Macedonian War. It was fought on 22 June, 168 BC. This battle was decisive, and led...
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Battle of Thebes 335 BC Between Alexander the Great and the City State of Thebes

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The battle and destruction of Thebes in 335 BC by Alexander the Great, destroyed the strongest city-state in Greece at that time and allowed...
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The Rule of Byzantine Emperor Justin I

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Justin, I was Byzantine emperor from 518 to 527. His reign was a prologue to the brilliant reign of his nephew, Justinian I. The...
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Early Egyptian Dynastic Period c. 3150 BC – c. 2686 BC

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Following the Predynastic period (c. 6000-3150 BC), the Early Dynastic period began with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The rulers of unified...
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The Life of Eumenes of Cardia

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Eumenes from Cardia was born in 362 BC and died in 315 BC. He was a commander, and Alexander the Great’s private secretary. Eumenes...
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First Battle of Mantinea, 418 – Peloponnesian War

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The Battle of Mantinea, in 418 BC, was fought between the Spartans and their allies against the armies of Athens, Argos and their allies...
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The History of Taoism

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Taoism or Daoism is a Chinese philosophy and folk religion of people primarily in the rural areas of China. The primarily idea and focus...
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The Rule and Life of Vespasian (69 – 79 AD)

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Titus Flavius Vespasianus, 69- 79, known as Vespasian, Roman Emperor proclaimed by the army July 1, 69, was the founder of the Flavian dynasty,...
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Tiberius (14-37 AD) Emperor of Rome

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Tiberius Julius Caesar was the second Roman Emperor and ruler from 14 – 37. Christ was crucified during his rule. Tiberius was the first...
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The Battle of the Hydaspes, Alexander’s Invasion of India

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The Battle of the Hydaspes was between Alexander the Great and the army of King Porus on the river Hydaspes in Punjab in July...
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