Watching The World Change
Schoolchildren can be cruel , picking out the worst parts of your appearance or personality and running away with it. However, what happens when you are royalty and your attributes (such as physical features) becomes the title that your subjects most associate with you. In this article, you will learn about some of the former…
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If you are married, can you imagine some of the oddest presents that you received on your special day? Do you think they will compare to one that Queen Victoria was given? Ever wonder about some of the fashion trends of the past? In this article, you will encounter information on this topic, as well…
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Some parents spend months searching for the perfect name for their child, but in this article , you will learn of a tradition that is rather simple and uncomplicated to follow. Additional topics include a Turkish superstition, as well as an excessive inscription found in the inside of the coffin of a prominent historical figure….
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Talk about not respecting the death”¦ Napoleon Bonaparte had to wait before his body was returned to the French. To find out how many days his body lingered before it could receive a proper burial, continue reading this article, which also touches upon a rather creative and morbid payback for a cheating wife. Can’t Even…
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Hephaestion led a grand military career with many achievements. He was respected, especially as one of Alexander the Great’s personal bodyguards. When Alexander set off to conquer Asia, which took ten years, it was Hephaestion that was given many important duties, which included errands concerning diplomacy and building new settlements. In this article, you will…
Perdiccas soon set his eyes on provinces that the Macedonians had not yet conquered and with his most loyal supporter (Eumenes), went about expanding the greatness of the kingdom. However, he was met with opposition, such as Antigonus (the governor of Lycia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia), who refused to listen to the orders given to him…
When taking a look at the high generals that once led the troops of ancient Macedonia, you first need to become familiar with some of the titles they held and significant achievements that have shaped the strategic positioning of the Macedonia and its rulers. In this article, you will learn what it meant to become…
Just when you thought Parmenion could do no wrong, he falls out of favor with his new leader Alexander the Great. This article will tell you what he did or didn’t do, as well as introduce Attalus , strategos of Philip and early taxiarch of Alexander. The Fall of Parmenion It wasn’t until the conquest…
The planet Saturn isn’t the only entity that is connected to the element of earth, as there are three zodiac signs associated with the element that centers on being secure. When astrologists think of this element, an assortment of descriptions often comes to mind. The earth element is often linked to productivity, fertility, sensuality, and…
When it comes to the element of fire, you will find a handful of associated zodiac signs and planets (Sun, Mars, and Jupiter) that can shed light on an individual’s personality and characteristics if you are following the ins and outs of astrology. Those connected to this element are often described as energetic, a visionary,…