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The first "autocrat" of Rome, a general, diplomat, and killer " or the terrible Lucius Cornelius
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (267+ words) Sulla This man was a forerunner of the great Julius Caesar and did practically all the same " The first "autocrat" of Rome, a general, diplomat, and killer " or the terrible Lucius Cornelius Sulla This man was a forerunner of the…...
Why Crafting and Telling Genealogy Stories Is Important To Me
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (228+ words) This story is in response to the Challenged writing prompt-April 27: Tell a Story Day. Why is story important to you? (Paul Gardner) I have fallen into the role of family historian in the last several years. When I realized how…...
Which One Makes Learning History More Interesting: Historical Films VS Historical Books
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (781+ words) As historical enthusiasts, we often develop a tendency to explore everything related to history. History can be " Which One Makes Learning History More Interesting: Historical Films VS Historical Books As historical enthusiasts, we often develop a tendency to explore everything…...
The Heavenly Wall: How Philip IV Dismantled the Most Powerful Institution in Medieval Europe
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (285+ words) Knight Templar(The warriors of the word of God)They were founded in 1118 to defend pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem, with their headquarters located there on the Temple Mount, and existed for nearly two centuries during the Middle Ages....
9/11 in American Mythology
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (296+ words) September 11th around the world Few events hold the same level of gravity and memory in American public consciousness as the events of 9/11. When two planes crashed into " 9/11 in American Mythology September 11th around the world Few events hold the same level…...
Interesting Facts about Norway
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (876+ words) Before the coming of Christianity, the people of Northern Europe worshipped gods and heroes in the same manner as Indians, Greeks and Romans, and many of their legends " Interesting Facts about Norway - Before the coming of Christianity, the people of…...
Ivan The Terrible'Or Ivan the Somewhat Morally Justified?
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (275+ words) Was Ivan the terrible really that bad? Or was he just a sick man affected by his times? Continue reading on Medium " Ivan The Terrible'Or Ivan the Somewhat Morally Justified? Alright, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. Ivan the terrible was…...
Twelve Civilizations Wiped Out By Predatory Nations
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (172+ words) With all the recent talk of wiping out the entire civilization of Iran. It's a good time to remember that it wouldn't be the first time a whole civilization was wiped out. Here are 12 examples, along with descriptions of attempts…...
America Is Still Stuck in 1884
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (169+ words) From the Berlin Conference to the Iran war, Washington is clinging to a dead model of power while the rest of the world pays the price. In the winter of 18841885 " America Is Still Stuck in 1884 From the Berlin Conference to…...
Did You Know " Dancing Plague of 1518 when the whole city danced
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (151+ words) Bizarre Dance One of the most bizarre occurrences in recorded history struck Strasbourg in the summer of 1518: the Dancing Plague of " Did You Know " Dancing Plague of 1518 when the whole city danced One of the most bizarre occurrences in recorded…...