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Hernán Cortés: The Conquest of Mexico

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Cortes at Cozumel While waiting in Cozumel for the repair of one of his vessels, Cortés met Gerónimo de Aguilar, a Spaniard who had been...
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Modern History

Louis XIV “greatest patron of art that history has known.”

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THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ARTS NEVER before or after, excepting perhaps under Pericles, has a government so stimulated, nourished, or dominated art as under Louis...
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Ancient History

The Animated History of Russia – Serfdom, The Glorious Revolution and More

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The traditional Russian history begins around the year 862, with Kievan Rus' and the first union of the East Slavic state, which was founded...
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Medieval History

3 Dangers That Could Easily End Your Life in the Medieval Period

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1.Childbirth Today we have the miracles that are called "ultrasound scan", and "fetal monitoring". The risk of a mother or her child being injured during...
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Medieval History

Detailed Animation of The Destruction Caused by the Bloody First Crusade (Video)

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This is a video made by a great YouTube content provider named Epic History TV. They have a display of multiple historical videos from...
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Medieval History

3 Medieval Things You Probably Didn’t Know

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1. They weren't all nobles, peasants or priests Many medieval writers describe their society divided into three orders or three classes. There were the priests...
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Ancient History

The Animated History of Germany, Both Beautiful and Bloody Past

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An another amazing video from a great content creator "Suibhne" which is a YouTuber that currently has a range variety of historical videos. If...
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Ancient History

The Most Famous Words Ever Told From Historical Figures Across the World

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People have always been fascinated by the last words of others. Perhaps they hold a touch of wisdom, a final joke, or even confirmation of who's...
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Medieval History

You Must Visit the Most Well Preserved Medieval Street In Europe – The Shambles

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This particular street is often called the best preserved street in Europe. This old medieval street is located in the center of the city...
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Medieval History

The Hashashins (Assassins) According to Marco Polo

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Of the old man of the Mountain and His Palace and Gardens We shall now tell of the old man of the mountain. The district...
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Medieval History

The Interesting Life Of Hernán Cortés Before the Conquest of Mexico

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Early Life and youth of Cortes Cortés was born in 1485 to Martín Cortés de Monroy and Donða Catalina Pizarro Altamirano — names of ancient...
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Modern History

The Relentless Fight of Thomas Jefferson Against Slavery Will Inspire You

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Slavery is to be condemned in the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson was the great fighter against slavery in the emerging republic. He tried to...
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