Expansion of the Roman republic – from local to global power
Have you ever asked yourself how a small village on the banks of a river in the middle of Italy was able to become a global power and dominate large…
Why did Gladiators wear helmets? 3 reasons!
Have you ever watched the movie, Gladiator? When I last watched I realized that most of the Gladiators in the movie did not wear helmets although the real Gladiators definitely…
Why was King Edward VIII not allowed to marry Wallis Simpson?
Today it is not seen as a problem when a commoner marries a member of the Royal British family. But that wasn`t always the case! Not even a century before…
The difference between Dominions and Colonies
The British Empire and later the British commonwealth consisted of both colonies and dominions. But what are the differences between a colony and a dominion? A colony is politically &…
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