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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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Medieval History

Top Three Great Roman Legions

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Legio X: The Tenth Mounted Legion was the personal legion of Julius Caesar. Led personally by him when he was governor of Hispania Ulterior, the...
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Medieval History

Wars of the Roses (1455 – 1487)

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The War of the Roses was the armed conflict between groups of the English nobility in the years 1455-1485 in the struggle for power...
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Ancient History

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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Modern History

The Battle of Verdun – Longest Battle of World War 1

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The battle of Verdun is the largest and longest battle between German and French troops during the First World War on the Western Front,...
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Modern History

The Battle of Trafalgar 1805 – Clash for Naval Supremacy

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The Battle of Trafalgar was a sea battle between the British and the French-Spanish Navy. It occurred on October 21, 1805, at Cape Trafalgar...
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Ancient History

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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Modern History

From Innovation to Threat- The Russian Streltsy

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Hand-held firearms were used in the late 15th or early 16th century in Russia, but it can’t be dated more precisely because the Russian...
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Modern History

The Life of Joseph Stalin (1922-1952) – The Dictator of USSR

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Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin 1879 - 1953. Was a Georgian revolutionary, and Dictator of the USSR (1928-1953).  He lived a strange life, full of wars...
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Medieval History

Slavic Paganism and Slavic Gods

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The pre-Christian religion of the Slavs is based on three primary sources. The first are written sources, which include classical writings, Arab travel accounts,...
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Ancient History

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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Ancient History

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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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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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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The Red Baron – The World’s Greatest Pilot?

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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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Pharaoh Menes and the Unification of Egypt

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The story of Pharaoh Menes is surrounded in folklore and mystery. Was he really the first pharaoh that united the country of Egypt?
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