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Hohenzollern Dynasty in Brandenburg and Prussia

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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)....
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Africa

Systematic Exploration of Africa by Europeans

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

Michael VIII – Founder of the Last Byzantine Dynasty

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Michael VIII (1261-1282) was Byzantine emperor, an ambitious and unscrupulous usurper, he founded Byzantium's last dynasty. Belonging to one of the most powerful Byzantine...
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Modern History

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

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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...
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Modern History

The Japanese Invasion of Korea

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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...
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Modern History

The Life and Wives of Henry VIII

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

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

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

The Journey of The Portuguese Explorer Ferdinand Magellan Around the World

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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...
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Medieval History

25 Interesting Facts About the Byzantine Emperors

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The Byzantine Emperors ruled for a thousand years during the darkest days of Western Europe, but much of their history remains below the radar...
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Medieval History

10 Things You May Not Know About The Byzantine Empire

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The Byzantine Empire was the remainder of the Roman Empire during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. Here are some things you may not know...
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Medieval History

How Long Did it Take to Make a Sword in the Medieval Times?

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Medieval Times are 1,000 years in length. During this time technology changed, which is one reason why at the beginning of this age you...
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Medieval History

Norman Kings of England: William I the Conqueror – The Norman Conquest

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William I (the Conqueror), a man of medium height, corpulent, choleric, but majestic in person and a great soldier, governor, centralizer, legislator, innovator. Speedy submission...
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