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83Top Ten Bad A**es of History
For your reading enjoyment, I've compiled a list of, in my opinion, the bravest, most unflinching, charismatic, intelligent and indomitable people in history. Obviously, very deserving individuals will be left out for the simple reason that I don't...
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83The Allure of Opium Abuse in 19th Century Europe
Opium was introduced to Europe in large amounts in the early 1800's by European sailors and travelers, as well as by Chinese immigrants. Arriving from the Orient, opium had an air of exoticism surrounding it, as well as a certain artistic appeal....
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86The Salem Witch Trials and the Creepy George Burroughs
The trial of George Burroughs in Salem during 1692 was unique in that Burroughs was the only minister accused, tried and convicted of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials. Though speculation exists as to Burroughs' actual relationship to the...
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78The Harem: Enslavement and Luxury within the Sultan's Palace
Prior to the period of reform know as the Tanzimat (1839-1876), slavery was alive and well within the Ottoman Empire, and in fact, was necessary to ensure the inner machinations of the Ottoman government, administration, and military for nearly...
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73Joseph Priestley: Unitarian, Inventor, and Riot- Inducer.
On the night of July 14th, 1791, Dr. Joseph Priestley must have feared for his life. An unruly mob of hundreds had, only moments ago, set a torch to the New Unitarian Meeting House, the church where...
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87The Augustus of Prima Porta
Augustus of Prima Porta Discovered in 1863 in a villa purportedly belonging to Augustus's wife Livia at Prima Porta, the statue of the emperor Augustus is one of the most well-known, as well as enigmatic,...
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88Alexander the Great's Absolute Thrashing of Darius at the Battle of Gaugamela
334 years before Christ, Alexander of Macedon stormed into Asia Minor and began a series of conquests that would result in the defeat of the mighty Persian Empire, the integration of Greek thought and language throughout the Middle-East and India...
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78Alexander the Great and the Spanking of Tyre
Uh oh. Here comes the mole! In the winter of 332 B.C., Alexander the Great and his army approached the island city of Tyre. After decisively defeating the Persian king Darius III in the battle of Issus, it was imperative for Alexander to...
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82The Unlikely Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade
A Muslim, Fatimid soldier, standing within the strong, fortified Tower of David in early June of 1099, had little reason to worry. Though an army of approximately 13,000 crusaders stood before the walls of Jerusalem, these Crusaders were hungry,...
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78The Developing Anti-Semitism of Martin Luther: A Clash of Theologies or Wounded Pride?
The brilliance of Martin Luther was hardly relegated to one area, but it may be said that in the study of theology, Luther’s intellect most brightly shined, and in this study, the idea of justification by faith was his most precious gem....
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