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Hadrian: The Emperor Who Walked Among His People

Hadrian Visiting a Romano-British Pottery by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, 1884 The Roman Emperor Hadrian (76–138 AD) stood out from many of his contemporaries. While numerous emperors chose to rule from the safety of Rome, Hadrian dedicated over half of his reign to travel throughout the expansive empire. He was not just a passive observer; he […]

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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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Books: The Spioenkop Campaign by Robert Davidson

The Spioenkop Campaign, published by Helion as part of the ‘From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914’ series in 2023, is a new and important addition to South African historiography, providing a detailed and engaging account of key battles in the Anglo-Boer War.

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Ravens: The Case of Leonore Heinz

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