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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...

25 Interesting Facts About the Byzantine Emperors

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

10 Things You May Not Know About The Byzantine Empire

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...

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

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...

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

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...

The Capetian Kings of France: Philip I, Louis VI and Louis VII

PHILIP I the Amorous PHILIP I, enormously fat but active and vigorous; excommunicated and unpopular with the clergy as the result of an adulterous marriage (1092)...

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...

Alcibiades, The Greek Statesman and General (450–404 B.C.E.)

Who is Alcibiades ? Alcibiades was an Athenian who was influential in the creation of turmoil in his home city that went a long way...

Battle of Adrianople, 378 C.E. – The Beginning of the Collapse

On August 9, 378 c.e., the Eastern Roman army under the command of Emperor Valens attacked a Gothic army (made up of Visigoths and...

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