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The Kingdom of Bohemia: European Jewel and the Heritage of Czechs
... rule of the Habsburg monarchy and Archduke Ferdinand I of Austria. In this new era, the Kingdom of Bohemia became a ...
Aleksa Vučković - 24/03/2021 - 17:49
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Arguments Why God (Very Probably) Exists
... fresco of the Marble Hall at Seitenstetten Abbey (Lower Austria) by Paul Troger, 1735. ( CC BY-SA 4.0 ) “God’s ...
ancient-origins - 20/05/2017 - 01:49
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Jawbone of Earliest Modern Human Outside of Africa Discovered in Israel
... images. (Image: Gerhard Weber, University of Vienna, Austria ) The archaeological evidence reveals that the ...
ancient-origins - 25/01/2018 - 22:49
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Two Napoleons: The French Caesars of Modern History
The life of Napoleon Bonaparte, remembered as one of history's greatest conquerors, shares countless parallels with that of Julius Caesar. Fueled by a profound admiration for the classics, Napoleon, and subsequently his nephew Napoleon III, explicitly modeled their political and military achievements on those of the mighty Roman general. These connections offer fascinating insights into the enduring influence of classical antiquity on the shaping of modern history.
Ben Shehadi - 02/03/2024 - 14:02
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Did the Conquest of the New World Save the Spanish Empire?
... that year. In 1519, Charles inherited the Archduchy of Austria upon the death of his paternal grandfather. In the ... Netherlands, Naples, Milan, and Sardinia were ceded to Austria, Sicily, and parts of the Duchy of Milan went to the ...
dhwty - 23/03/2020 - 12:53
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Skulls in Ukraine Reveal Early Modern Humans Came From the East
... -27,000 years BC) and, to a lesser extent, those from Austria (Krems-Wachtberg, -30,500 years BC) and the Czech ... as the “Gravettian Venuses” found in France, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. The famous Venus “Dame de ...
ancient origins - 13/11/2023 - 21:52
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The True Story of the Man in the Iron Mask
... said that the Man in the Iron Mask was the son of Anne of Austria and Cardinal Mazarin, and therefore an illegitimate ... Worried about the incoming presence of enemy troops from Austria, he ordered a hasty withdrawal, leaving behind his ...
Federico Cataldo - 10/01/2024 - 23:59
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‘God is One’: It wasn’t always like this in Christianity
... In an ancient cemetery near the village of Halbturn in Austria a small silver capsule was found buried with a child. ...
johnblack - 07/05/2013 - 17:48
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Did Ötzi the Iceman Actually Freeze to Death?
... he derives his nickname ‘Ötzi’, on the border between Austria and Italy. He is considered to be Europe's oldest ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 27/04/2017 - 01:59
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Viking Ship Burial Discovered on Norwegian Island
... technology was developed by the LBI ArchPro Institute in Austria and its partners and it has been used successfully ...
Ed Whelan - 24/11/2019 - 00:04
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Suspected Human Sacrifices Unearthed Beneath Medieval Castle
... Dyje River to protect the border with what is today Lower Austria . The discovery of the three skeletons dating to the ...
ashley cowie - 21/04/2020 - 07:32
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Fisherman Jousting: An Ancient Egyptian Sport with a Violent History
... joust exist today in France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium - minus the bloodlust. A Conflict ...
Sahir - 05/09/2022 - 14:58
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Have Archaeologists Discovered the Sanctuary of Poseidon in Greece?
With a rich history that intersects with mythological figures from the legendary Greek pantheon, an international team of archaeologists believes it has discovered the Temple of Samian Poseidon at the acropolis of the ancient city of Samikon in Greece. If this is true, their finding would corroborate claims made by Strabo, the ancient Greek author, in his encyclopedic work entitled Geographica completed about 20 AD.
Sahir - 17/10/2022 - 22:56
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Extensive Ancient Underground Networks Discovered Throughout Europe
... metres of these underground tunnel networks. In Styria in Austria we have found 350 metres,' he said. 'Across Europe ...
aprilholloway - 11/06/2013 - 03:03
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Inge H. Borg
Born and raised in Austria , Inge H. Borg left home at eighteen to study ...
ancient-origins - 02/01/2013 - 08:03
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The 10 Most Expensive Antiques Ever Sold at Auction
How do you know what the greatest treasure of human history is? You ascribe a monetary value to it of course. Some artifacts may appear priceless but at an antique auction house, everything has a price. By this metric, it is possible to know which antiques the free market as decided are the most valuable treasures of all.
Kerry Sullivan - 01/05/2017 - 18:53
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Krubera Cave - Journeying to the Depths of Georgia in One of the World’s Deepest Caves
Krubera Cave was once thought to be the deepest cave on earth, although now it is generally regarded as the second deepest. This natural wonder, found in the Republic of Georgia, is renowned among cavers due to its arduous challenges and the subterranean depth.
Ed Whelan - 05/05/2019 - 22:34
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Sicily: Where Cultures and Histories Converge and Giants Roam
Sicily is the most famous triangle in the middle of the Mediterranean. But unlike Bermuda, nothing disappears here - it’s actually where many things and people have been gathered. The island shines like a beacon in the night for its history, acquired culture, and artistic works left by the myriad of peoples who have dominated it over the centuries.
Daniela Giordano - 12/11/2019 - 01:57
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Indonesia’s 31,000-year-old Amputee Shatters the History of Surgery
... skeleton found in a Frankish Empire-era cemetery in Austria. With an “iron-and-wood prosthetic foot,” this ...
ashley cowie - 07/09/2022 - 16:00
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Six Amazing Ancient Tattoo Discoveries
... discovered in 1991 by hikers in the Ötzal Alps between Austria and Italy. After significant analysis, scientists ...
Lex Leigh - 11/12/2022 - 13:58