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The Peak of Islamic Science and Technology During Their Golden Age

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Science, technology, and other fields of knowledge developed rapidly during the golden age of Islam from the eighth to the 13th century and beyond....
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Medieval History

Irene (Piroska), 1088–1134 Princess of Hungary and Her Many Kids

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Irene of Constantinople (also referred to as Princess Piroska) was the daughter of King Ladislas of Hungary, who ruled from 1077 c.e. He was...
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Medieval History

The Story of the Famous and Turbulent Hundred Years’ War (1337 – 1453)

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In battles fought from 1337 to 1453 primarily by England and France for control of France and the French Crown, England initially had the...
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Medieval History

Battle of the Horns of Hattin – The Decisive Battle Between Saladin and Guy de Lusigan

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The Battle of the Horns of Hattin occurred on July 4, 1187, and resulted in the almost complete annihilation of the forces of the...
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Ancient History

Epic Hindu literature: Mahabharata, Ramayana, etc.. – With Over 200 000 Verses

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The most famous Hindu epic literature arose in India during the Vedic period (c. 1000–c. 500 b.c.e), which helped define the essentials of Indian...
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Medieval History

Prince Henry “The Navigator,” – His Adventurous Life as a Portuguese explorer

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Prince Henry the Navigator, the duke of Viseu, was the third son of Jo˜ao I, who began the famous Aviz dynasty in Portugal (1385)....
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Medieval History

From Temuchin to Genghis Khan (1167-1227) – His Rule and Conquest

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Genghis or Chinggis Khan means “universal ruler.” He was born Temuchin, the son of a minor Mongol chief, and overcame early obstacles to conquer...
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Modern History

Christina Vasa (1626–1689) Queen of Sweden, And the Most Educated Woman of the Century

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Christina was born on December 8, 1626, in Stockholm as the only legitimate child of King Gustavus Adolphus (1594–1632) and his wife, Maria Eleanor...
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Modern History

Charles I (1600–1649) – England’s Path Towards the Civil War

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Charles I, the most tragic king of the House of Stuart, was born at Dunferline in Fifeshire in Scotland on November 19, 1600. Charles...
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Modern History

Anne (1665–1714), first queen of Great Britain

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The last of the Stuart rulers, Anne was born on February 6, 1665, in London to King James II (r. 1685–88) and Anne Hyde....
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Modern History

Giuseppi Garibaldi and His Role in The Unification of Divided of Italy

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Giuseppi Garibaldi, known as the Liberator in Italy, was born in Nice, the port of Piedmont-Sardinia. By 1824 he was a sailor and was...
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Modern History

The French Revolution – The Reign of Terror

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At this time the Committee of Public Safety, set up by the Convention, came to be controlled by a lawyer and Jacobin radical named...
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Who Founded Stoicism

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Initially, it was known as "Zenonism". It was a philosophical school that arose in Athens in 300 BC. What made it so popular?
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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 Longbow – The Most Powerful Weapon For Its Time?

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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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