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Statues and Historical Memory: The Evolving Monumental War from Bulgaria to South Africa

The role of monuments in shaping collective memory can be divisive, particularly when those monuments represent a controversial or painful past. Across the globe, such statues become flashpoints in the struggle to reconcile historical legacy with modern values. 

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Casanova’s Great Escape from Venice’s Most Secure Prison

In 1756, a man named Giacomo Casanova achieved what many thought was impossible: he escaped from Piombi.

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How Did Gunpowder Change Medieval Times’ Artillery?

Gunpowder and derived products spread across Europe in medieval times by diplomacy and traders, transformed modern artillery and created more powerful weapons.

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Reminiscences From a War Zone

I decided to keep a diary today. It’s difficult to understand people sometimes, and God knows that we can only begin to forgive once we understand the causes behind someone’s actions. All I know is that if it hadn’t been for our local expert—a community liaison and explosive ordnance specialist—we would have been finished. As I write this, I want to acknowledge that I don’t fully understand what qualifies as a diary, so maybe this isn’t a diary entry but rather a note. I just need something to help me remember in the future.

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Young Vespasian: Rising Star of the Roman Empire

Vespasian was the Emperor of the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. He was the founder of the Flavian dynasty and was the last emperor to rule the Roman Empire in the Year of the Four Emperors. After he defeated Vitellius, who became the emperor in April of 69 AD, Vespasian was declared Emperor by the Senate.

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