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David Tee - AncientPages.com - The one family that has put more kings on the throne of England were not natural English citizens. The family descended from the Frankish
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David Tee - AncientPages.com - Born Jeanne Antoinette, Madame de Pompadour was a pretty little child, and she had an innocent start in life. Her mother made sure that
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Ancient Symbols
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Symbols have always played an important role in human history, but when and where did the first symbols appear? How do we know
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Eleanor of Aquitaine was not just an ordinary woman of 12th century Europe. She was charismatic and well-educated. Her outstanding personality largely shaped
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Civilizations
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Who were the first Americans? This question remains an unanswered and much-debated question. There are several promising theories, but several scientists say conclusive
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Vercingetorix was an Arverni nobleman and a prominent figure in Gaul, recognized as the most renowned leader among the Gauls. He was known
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Many people today believe in the existence of ghosts and spirits. Our ancestors shared many of these beliefs, and ancient cultures across the
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AncientPages.com - On August 29, 1475, the Treaty of Picquigny ended a brief war between England and France. It was a significant historic peace treaty that followed an invasion
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376) was the eldest son and heir of England's King Edward III Plantagenet. Historically speaking, he was a very talented
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Artifacts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - At first glance, these ancient artifacts may look like ordinary bones covered with insignificant dots. That is not the case, however. Closer examination of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - It was far less likely that someone would give obscene messages directly to a postman. Until the 1800s, people who wanted to send their letters, had
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Ancient History Facts
AncientPages.com - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was undoubtedly one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary and during his reign
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - Some years ago, archaeologists discovered an exceptional tomb of a Celtic Prince. The 2,500-year tomb was unearthed on the outskirts of Lavau in France’s Champagne region. Inside
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Probably the most famous medieval ruler of England - though not the best - was Richard Plantagenet, better known as Richard the Lionheart (“Coeur
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - For a long time, the ancient Roman city of Ucetia in southern France was known only by its name. Now archaeologists have unearthed
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Ancient History Facts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Considered by many historians to be one of the greatest military leaders of all time, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) conquered most of Europe with
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AncientPages.com - On March 23, 1568, the Edict of Longjumeau was signed. It ended the Second War of Religion (1567-68) and restored all the Huguenots' rights (necessary religious privileges
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - A body of an adult man buried in the 5th Millennium BC in Avignon, southern France has been recently studied by a team of researchers from Bordeaux
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have discovered16 engraved limestone blocks, created 38,000 years ago, during an expedition in France's Vézère Valley, Vézère Valley was used as a shelter by the Aurignacian
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A.Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In 52 BC, a massive Gallic stronghold Gergovia was the scene of battle between several Gallic tribes led by Vercingetorix, one of the best-known and
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AncientPages.com - On January 21, 1793, King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in the Place de la Revolution in Paris. It happened one day after the king was
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Ancient History Facts
AncientPages.com - Did you know that New York was once called New Amsterdam? Today, it’s difficult to imagine that New York could ever have had another name, but it
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Humans and dogs have shared a special relationship for thousands of years. Dogs are our companions, trusted friends, and family members. They bring
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AncientPages.com - On December 11, 1792, King Louis XVI of France was put on trial for treason by the National Convention. Louis XVI (also known as Louis Capet)
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AncientPages.com - On November 25, 885, the Vikings laid siege to Paris. The Siege of Paris of 885-86 was part of a Viking in the Kingdom of the West
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AncientPages.com - Historical records reveal a number of truly bizarre forms of taxes people had to put up with. Taxation problems date back to earliest recorded history and as
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AncientPages.com - On November 19, 1703, "the man in the iron mask" died in the Bastille in Paris, France. He was buried under name "Marchioly," and his age was
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History
AncientPages.com - On November 11, 1805, the battle of Durnstein took place in the Wachau valley, on the river Danube, 73 kilometers (45 mi) upstream from Vienna, Austria. It
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AncientPages.com - On November 7, 1492, the Ensisheim meteorite was observed to fall in a wheat field outside the walled town of Ensisheim in then Alsace, Further Austria
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AncientPages.com - On November 3, 1492, the Peace of Etaples was signed in Étaples (northern France) between the kings Charles VIII Valois of France and Henry VII Tudor
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AncientPages.com - On October 24, 1360, the Treaty of Brétigny was ratified. It was drafted earlier on May 8, 1360 between King Edward III of England and King John II
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AncientPages.com - On October 13th, 1307, King Philip IV of France, in league with Pope Clement V, ordered the arrest of all Templars in the Kingdom of France;
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AncientPages.com - On September 30, 1938, the Munich Agreement - an important pact was ready between Neville Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister of France, Italy, and Adolph Hitler of Germany, which guaranteed
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AncientPage.com - On September 17, 1577, the Treaty of Bergerac was signed at Bergerac on 14 September 1577 and later ratified by the Edict of Poitiers. It was the
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AncientPages.com - On July 31, 1451, Jacques Cœur was arrested on the order of Charles VII of France. This historical scandal occurred in medieval France on this day when
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AncientPages.com - On July 28, 1794, Maximilien Robespierre, a leading figure of the French Revolution, was sent to the guillotine in Paris, France. Robespierre had dominated the Committee of
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AncientPages.com - On July 17, 1453, the Battle of Castillon was fought between the forces of France and England. Hundred Years ' War lasted for 116 years and
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AncientPages.com - On July 14th, 1789, Parisian revolutionaries and mutinous troops attacked the Paris fortress-prison Bastille. The Bastille, a royal fortress that symbolized the tyranny of the Bourbon
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AncientPages.com - On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc, the 17-year-old French peasant, entered Orleans, the city besieged by the English. This most unusual historical event occurred during
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The 12th century Benedictine monks created the subterranean Church of Saint-Jean of Aubeterre that we can admire today. It is the largest underground church
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Throughout history, we have seen and heard about a great number of insane rulers. Some of them have been bloodthirsty tyrants, while others
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Beneath the streets of Paris, there is a huge underground labyrinth with dark galleries and narrow passages. It’s a gruesome place of great
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