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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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10 Shocking Facts About Ancient Rome

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1. Surpassing their idols, the ancient Greeks, surgeons following the legions of Rome came up with numerous methods that progressed medicine. The most famous...
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20 Interesting Facts About Ancient Rome

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1. The emperor/empress, as well as with senators, wore clothing dyed in purple, made from murex seashells. It was a status symbol for the...
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Silk Road – Connection between the East and West

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The Great Silk Road was a caravan road connecting East Asia to the Mediterranean from Ancient times into the Middle Ages. It was used...
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The Second Punic War – The Hannibal War

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The Second Punic war between Carthage and the Roman Republic, 218 BC - 202 BC, was the second of three Punic wars. After First...
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The Greatest Battles of the Roman-Persian Wars (Part 1)

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Perhaps the longest running rivalry in human history is between the Persians & Romans, and this article aims to give an insight into some...
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Julius Caesar – A Saviour or a Tyrant?

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Guy Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a great statesman who changed history and left a great legacy....
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History of Denmark (1848 – 1905) Part 3

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History of Mithridates II

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Early Life and Succession Mithradates II Great King of Parthia, belonged to the Arsacid dynasty and ruled about 124/123 - 88/87 B.C. Justin (Latin Historian)...
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History of the Sword Throughout Antiquity

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Shapur II the Great (309 – 379)

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Early Life and War With the Arabs Shapur II was born after the death of his father, and his accession to the throne took place...
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