Chivalry and Brocade: A Glimpse Into The Extravagant Lifestyle of Medieval Times
Medieval times, spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, was an era of chivalry, castles, and knights. While commonly associated with a lack of amenities and harsh living conditions, the Medieval times also saw the emergence of a distinct luxury culture.
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âEternal Summerâ: Alluring Aesthetics of the Old Riviera Ads
Summer vacations on the Riviera during the early 20th century were a pinnacle of elegance, luxury, and refinement.
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Haakon the Good Battles the Sons of His Brother, Eric Bloodaxe, 953-961
Around the year 934, shortly after the death of the Norwayâs legendary King Harald Fairhair, his youngest son Haakon â raised in Northumbria by King Athelstan (Ăthelstan) â returned to usurp the throne bequeathed to Haraldâs beloved but unpopular son Eric Bloodaxe.
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Zebulon Pikeâs 1805 Journey to Minnesota in Search of the Mississippiâs Headwaters
Zebulon Pike would go on to explore swaths of North America â becoming a legend in a growing nation.
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Servants of Serenissima: Spycraft Maestros of the Adriatic Sea
With an extensive network spanning the states on the Adriatic Sea and the whole of Europe, Asia, and beyond, these agents gathered valuable information on political developments, military strategies, and economic rivalries.
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