The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
This is not only the most popular wonder, it is also the one that has provoked the most interest and disputes as to its very existence. An ancient historian, Herodotus, …
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7 Wonders Of The Ancient World: Explained
Inspired by religion, mythology, and even art, many of the ancient civilizations took on these seven imposingly magnificent projects between the years 2700 BC to 270 BC. However, only the …
Everything To Know About The Original Seven Wonders of the World
The first mention of the “Seven Wonders” was made by Herodotus between 484 and 425 BC. The renowned architect Callimachus of Cyrene made references to the wonders at the Museum …
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Seven Wonders of the World: New & Old
The most remarkable or amazing creations by mankind are included in the list of seven wonders of the world. The number 7 is said to symbolize perfection and hence is …
Russian Revolution Facts
The term Russian revolution is used to refer to a series of revolutions which were initiated in Russia against the Tsarist autocracy in 1917. The historical significance of the Russian revolution of …
History and Timeline of Russian Czars
Czar (also spelled as tsar) literally means an emperor or a male monarch. It was the imperial title of Russian rulers, who ruled Russia from 16th century until the Bolshevik revolution in …
History of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 started on June 18, 1812 and lasted for about three years, ending on March 23, 1815. The war was initiated by the United States of America and was …
Dominican Republic History: Discovery and Colonialism
The Dominican Republic shares the island of the Hispaniola along with the Republic of Haiti. Its close neighbors are Puerto Rico on the east, Jamaica and Cuba on the distaff …
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