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Why Are Medieval Castle Stairs Always Clockwise?

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There are many medieval castles still standing today. The majority of the castles are made from stone. The earlier castles were made from wood. The...
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Ancient History

Glima – The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

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What is Glima? Glima is a Scandinavian martial arts system used by the fearless Vikings. Strength wasn't the only way to dominate your opponent even...
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Asia

6 Amazing Facts About The Fearsome Huns

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The notorious Huns spread horror throughout Europe and Asia. Despite being nomadic people, they still conquered a good portion of land during their Golden period. The...
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Ancient History

The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight for Power

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The year of the 4 Emperors took place in 69 A.D. It signified the period in which three leaders had been changed over the...
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Wars and Battles

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 History

Medieval Longbow – The Most Powerful Weapon For Its Time?

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In the Medieval period, every kingdom was at war, everyone was fighting against everyone and it was just a mess. As technology developed a lot of things changed.
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Modern History

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 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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Egypt

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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Ancient History

The History of Typography – The Process of Creating Printed Materials

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Typography was invented twice: once in China and Korea and in medieval Europe. In China, printing was invented, according to some data (Julien, "Documents...
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Medieval History

The Fall of Granada – Granada War

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The capture of Malaga Malaga, the main seaport of the Granada Emirate, in 1487 became the main target of the Castilian forces. Emir az-Zagall was...
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Ancient History

Julian The Apostate and The Fight For Paganism

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Path to Power Born in Constantinople, the son of Julius Constance, brother of Constantine the Great, and his second...
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