The Most Expensive Masquerade Masks Ever Made: A Look at Royal and Aristocratic Masquerades
Some of the most luxurious masquerade masks ever made were crafted from the finest materials, embellished with jewels, and designed by the most talented artisans of their era.Â
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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 (76â138 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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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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Books: The Spioenkop Campaign by Robert Davidson
The Spioenkop Campaign, published by Helion as part of the âFrom Musket to Maxim 1815-1914â 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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