It’s no secret that the Bible is one of the most influential books ever written, with millions of copies sold throughout history and its stories quoted by countless people around the world. But did you know theres a lot more to it than just stories? The Bible is filled with fascinating facts and tidbits that…
The Second World war was fought between 1 September 1939 to 2 September 1945. Did you know that Germany had a strange way of treating its flying aces? Most people know about the historical facts and important dates about World War II, but there are more interesting facts about the conflict you should probably know….
Below is a list of 10 interesting facts you should know about the Normans (a people of renowned warriors, conquerors, and kings) as well as about Normandy, their region in present day northwestern France. 10. Northern origins The Normans did indeed come from the north. Under the leadership of a reputed Norse warlord by the…
Leif Erikson (alternatively spelled Eriksson and known in Icelandic as Leifur heppni Eir쎭ksson, i.e. Leif the Lucky Erikson) is one of the most reputed Vikings (Norsemen) of all times. He is credited for having spotted the North American continent roughly 500 years before Columbus and as such regarded as the first European to have set…
Below you can read a list of 10 important historical facts on the Anglo-Saxons, one of the most significant Germanic populations of the Middle Ages (namely Early Middle Ages). 10. The origins of the Anglo-Saxons and the Anglo-Saxon period The Anglo-Saxons were a confederation of Germanic peoples who initially lived in contemporary northern Germany, southern…
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