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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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Using âWhitenessâ: Defeating the Apartheid Intelligence System (II)
We continue this week with an extract from Bob Newlandâs life and experience, and his efforts in fighting the Apartheid regime in South Africa.
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