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Robert Guiscard and Emperor Alexios In The Chaotic Battle of Dyrrakhion
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A Bloody Fight On Land And Sea Between An Emperor And An Adventurer The Norman Invasion Emperor Alexios I Komnenos (r. 1081-1118), from his seat of …
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The Legend Of Chi You—The Ancient Chinese Founding Father Of Rebellion
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As was told in ancient Chinese mythology, legend and folklore, the worldwide violent human proclivity for rebellion and war all began with a curious …
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The Disgraced Ancient Roman Admiral Who Did Not Heed The Sacred Chickens During The First Punic War
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At the start of the First Punic War (264-241 BCE), Carthage had a pronounced naval advantage over Rome. Yet, in 260 BCE, the Romans utilized their …
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The Tale Of Ghostly Saint Valery Prophesying The Ascendance Of The Capetian Dynasty
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In 981, the mighty French duke, Hugh Capet, used the threat of military force to intimidate Earl Arnulf II of Flanders into surrendering the remains …
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The Curious Origins Of Hárek Eyvindsson And His Private Island
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Hárek Eyvindsson was one of the major power players in 11th-century Norway. Despite having a significant role in the Norwegian power struggles of his …
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Lucan
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Lucan (c. 39-65) "Great things rush to ruin: the powers that give bounty have set this limit on increase." From Lucan's Civil War (Book I, line 81), translated by Matthew Fox (Penguin Classics, 2012).