Casanovaâs Great Escape from Veniceâs 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 Timesâ 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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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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10 World War II Spy Tricks
Being a World War II spy was a daunting task. Nazi Germanyâs intelligence-gathering activities were pretty intense in the 1930s. They were in accordance with Adolf Hitlerâs anti-Semitic prejudices. During World War II, these activities were intensified, so the Allies had a challenging task to face the Axis intelligence gathering plans.
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