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The Talysh People, The Forgotten People of Old Northern Iran and Azerbaijan
The Talysh are a tiny minority group of people in northern Iran and southern Azerbaijan who speak a language called Talysh and have a unique identi...
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Temple of Kom Ombo: Egypt’s Best-Hidden Secret
In Egypt’s Aswan Governorate, 30 miles north of the eponymous city, stands one of the unique buildings of Ancient Egypt: the Temple of Kom Ombo. Bu...
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The 6 Day War: The Genesis of Israel as an International Power
The Six Day War, which happened in 1967, is often cited by historians as the creation of modern Israel’s presence both in the Middle East and inter...
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The Battle of Arsuf: Christian Victory Over Strong Muslim Forces
The Battle of Arsuf occurred on September 7, 1191, between England and the forces which controlled Jerusalem. King Richard I and Saladin fought aga...
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Tunisia History: The Land of Emperors, Saints, and Mystics
Tunisia's history is long and rich, owing to the fact that the territory of modern-day Tunisia was home to many diverse cultures. The recorded hist...
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Turkey's History: A Bridge Between Two Continents
Turkey's history spans more than 4000 years. The Turks first lived in Central Asia in 2000 BC and later built empires in Asia and Europe. Having bu...
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Upper and Lower Egypt: The Tale of Two Powerful Dynasties
The ancient Egyptians themselves cited the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt into a single state at the start of their civilization. While you a...
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What Did the Assyrians Invent: Ideas From an Ancient Empire
Many Assyrian inventions were so advanced that we make use of them today in one way or another. People from the 21st century might not expect that ...
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What Did the Ottoman Empire Invent? Did the World Benefit From It?
Ottoman Empire inventions included equipment used for medical surgery such as forceps, scalpels, and lancets. They also made valuable contributions...
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What Did the Ottoman Empire Trade? A Detailed Account
The Ottoman Empire was once one of the most famous and rapidly growing trade empires of the 15th century. This empire started with several poor tri...
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What Does the Epic of Gilgamesh Reveal About Mesopotamian Civilization?
The Epic of Gilgamesh is considered the oldest surviving piece of literature in the world. There are so many lessons taught through Gilgamesh’s jou...
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What Happened to the Ottoman Empire After WW1 and How It Collapsed
The Ottoman Empire after WWI experienced a steady decline in power and influence. The once-great empire started breaking up into fragments till its...