Introduction On a sunny day in April, 1942, about 75,000 Philippine and American troops defending the Bataan peninsula surrendered to the Japanese. They would be spend the next ten days enduring some of the most subhuman treatment the pacific sector of WWII ever saw on a forced march to the nearest prisoner of war camp. […]
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Introduction Humans have been fighting wars for many different reasons, both morally justifiable and absurd. But can you believe that one of the pettiest conflicts in history was over something as mundane as a bucket? In today’s post I bring to you, The War of The Bucket. The War of the Bucket was a bizarre
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Introduction In the heart of the ancient world, where the Tiber River meets the seven hills, lies the tale of Rome—a city born from myth and forged into an empire that shaped the course of Western civilization. Now, your history teacher probably told you that Rome was founded when Romulus and Remus–the twins who were
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(An Anecdote) Introduction Ever wondered why the French spoken in Normandy sounds distinct? Maybe you’ve also asked yourself why over 10,000 English words have “Norman” etymology. Guys, we are going to look at what goes on in my mind whenever the word “Normandy” pops up, today. I consider myself somewhat of a history aficionado, and
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(An Anecdote) Introduction On the 15th of June, 1215, an English King was forced by his subjects to sign a document that would change the course of history. On that day, King John reluctantly signed the Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter, at Runnymede, a meadow near Windsor Castle. This document, composed of
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Introduction Vlad III Dracula, commonly known as Vlad the Impaler, was a 15th-century Romanian leader. He reigned as Prince of Wallachia on three separate occasions: 1448, 1456-1462, and 1476. Vlad III is notorious for several reasons. Firstly, his brutal methods of punishment and execution, which included impaling thousands of people, often in public displays. This
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King Tutankhamun, often called King Tut, was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt’s 18th Dynasty. He ruled from around 1332 to 1323 BCE during the New Kingdom period. Ascending the throne at the age of nine, he is best known for his opulent tomb, discovered nearly intact by Howard Carter in 1922. Despite his short reign
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In Tierra High, there was a fight in senior class (Europa). Let’s get started. Poland is a cool guy. He’s sort of a nerd, and doesn’t like trouble. He’s friends with Britain and France, and even though his desk isn’t so close to theirs, links up with them during math. China and Korea are the
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In Tierra High, there was a fight in the senior class (Europa). Let’s get started. Austria-Hungary likes to think he is a big boy. He has been bullying Serbia, Croatia and others in his corner of the classroom. Serbia doesn’t like that, and he has spent the last few months making that clear to everyone.
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Ivar the Boneless was a legendary Viking warrior and one of the sons of the famous Ragnar Lothbrok, a figure whose name has echoed throughout history. Known for his cunning mind and ruthless tactics, Ivar’s reputation as a fierce leader was unmatched. Despite possible physical limitations, he rose to power through his brilliance in strategy
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