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The Battle of Granicus 334 BC – The First Major Victory for Alexander of Macedon

This is the first battle that Alexander won against the Persian king and his forces. This battle started his conquest and is really important,...

The Famous Battle of Issus 333 BC – The Second Great Battle of Alexander’s Conquest

A great video showing the master tactics of Alexander the king of Macedon and his generals, crushing the Persian forces. Note that the sources...

Alexander The Great and The Siege of Tyre 332 BC – The City Impossible to Conquer

While Alexander was on his conquest he took a turn to conquer or free Egypt. But along the way there were other obstacles that...

Would the Fourth Crusade Have Been Successful if it Had Happened in Egypt, as Originally Planned?

Crusades The crusades gave away a good Casus Belli and successfully worked for a period of time. Many kingdoms and especially the pope profited...

Medieval Crime & Punishment – How Were Criminals Tortured?

During the Medieval Ages, there was a substantial amount of criminals. This was due to the impunity surrounding criminals which gave them the freedom to...

Twins in History – A Blessing or a Curse?

The birth of twins isn't something unusual. Historically, it was accepted in many cultures.

Glima – The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

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...

A History of Global Pandemics

  A History of Global Pandemics   The coronavirus of 2019 put the world to a halt, making people curious as...

The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight for Power

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...

Who Founded Stoicism

Initially, it was known as "Zenonism". It was a philosophical school that arose in Athens in 300 BC. What made it so popular?

Who Invented the Chariot?

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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