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Muslim Conquest of Spain – Battle of Guadalete

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The Muslim Conquest of Spain was one of the most important battles between the Muslims and Christians in the first millennia.
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Medieval History

Medieval Longbow – The Most Powerful Weapon For Its Time?

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In the Medieval period, every kingdom was at war, everyone was fighting against everyone and it was just a mess. As technology developed a lot of things changed.
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Wars and Battles

Who Invented the Chariot?

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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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People

The Rule of Pope Gregory IX

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

The History of Typography – The Process of Creating Printed Materials

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

The Fall of Granada – Granada War

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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...
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Medieval History

Three Things About The Varangians and Their History

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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...
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Medieval History

Iberia and Al-Andalus at The End of The 15th Century

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By the end of the 15th century, the Granada Emirate remained the only Muslim state of Al-Andalus (the Arabic name of Iberia). Other Muslim...
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Americas

The Discovery of America

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The discovery of America is an event as a result of which for the inhabitants of the Old World (Europe) a new part of...
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Medieval History

Arab Conquest of the Iberian Peninsula

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The Arab rulers of the Maghreb did not have a well-thought-out plan for the conquest of West Gothic Hispania. In fact, most of the...
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Africa

Arab Conquest of North Africa

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The first invasion The first officially organized invasion of North Africa by the Caliphate began in 647. After leaving Medina, 20,000 Arabs joined in Memphis...
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Medieval History

Arab Conquest of Persia – Sassanian Empire

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The Arab conquest of Sassanian Iran took place in the middle of the 7th century and put an end to the existence of the...
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Wars and Battles

Muslim Conquest of Spain – Battle of Guadalete

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The Muslim Conquest of Spain was one of the most important battles between the Muslims and Christians in the first millennia.
Read more
People

The Life of Blackbeard Pirate – Myth or Real?

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Blackbeard Pirate was a real-life figure who terrorized American towns and ships around the beginning of the 18th century.
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Medieval History

Medieval Longbow – The Most Powerful Weapon For Its Time?

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In the Medieval period, every kingdom was at war, everyone was fighting against everyone and it was just a mess. As technology developed a lot of things changed.
Read more
Wars and Battles

Who Invented the Chariot?

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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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Modern History

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

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