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Hohenzollern Dynasty in Brandenburg and Prussia

The Hohenzollern family established a dynasty ruling the German kingdoms of Brandenburg (1415–1918) and Prussia (1525–1918) until the end of World War I (1914–18)....

Systematic Exploration of Africa by Europeans

Systematic exploration of Africa by Europeans began with James Bruce, who was born at Kinnaird in Scotland in 1730. After a century of bloody...

Russian Czar, Boris Godunov, the Regent King (c. 1551–1605)

Boris Godunov was born in about 1551 and was one of the transitional figures in a nation’s history who keeps the machinery of state...

The Japanese Invasion of Korea

Japanese warlord Toyotumi Hideyoshi dreamed of conquering China and launched two invasions of Korea, in 1592 and 1597, in order to do so. Although he...

The Life and Wives of Henry VIII

Henry VIII was king of England from 1509 to 1547. He is perhaps best known for his succession of wives, some of whom were...

Ivan IV the Terrible – The Tsar of All Russians (1530–1584)

Ivan IV, the grand duke of Muscovy, or Moscow, is usually considered the first czar of Russia, although many historians argue that the title...

The Journey of The Portuguese Explorer Ferdinand Magellan Around the World

Life of Magellan Ferdinand Magellan’s exact date of birth is unknown but is believed to be in 1480. His parents were petty nobles. After the...

The History of Buddhist Councils

After the death of Gautama Buddha (483 b.c.e.), monks and scholars concerned with practicing the lessons he taught met several times at formal councils...

The Biggest Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing and Mass Ethnic Persecution by Death Toll

10. Native American Genocide 1492 - onward (500 years) The determination of whether a historical event should be considered genocide can be a matter of scholarly...

The Spread and Influence of Buddhism Through China

Spread of Buddhism The practice of Buddhism spread in the centuries after the death of Gautama Buddha through the actions of pilgrims, wandering evangelists, and strong...

Thirty Years’ War – The Bloodiest European Religious War

The Thirty Years' War was a series of wars that took place in Europe. It is the most lasting war to ever take place...

The Seven Years’ War – The Birth and Destruction of an Empire

The Seven Years' war was a global conflict between most of the European superpowers, Native Americans, Indians and more. It is called the seven...

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