The Fall of Constantinople
New cannon technology deployed in the 1453 Ottoman siege of Constantinople ended the Byzantine Empire ushering in The Age of Gunpowder
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Medieval/Renaissance History
Ancient History Hollywood Style and Other Influences from the Past
Western art has had a significant influence on Hollywood movies
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Who Are the Franks?
How a barbarian tribe returned order to Europe after the fall of Rome
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The Protestant Reformation, Natural Law and America
The 500th Anniversary of a fundamental change in the course of Western society and politics
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Currents in the River of History
Though all nations follow the river of history, the currents affect each differently
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Halloween, Melding the Ancient and the Modern
A little historical perspective on the ancient origins of Halloween and modern society
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Who Cares About the 80 Years War for Dutch Independence?
Who Cares About the 80 Years War for Dutch Independence? I have an internet acquaintance from Holland who frequently
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