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Anne-Robert Jacques Turgot
Portrait of Turgot (1727-1781), oil on canvas painting attributed to Antoine Graincourt, 1782.
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Philadelphia Campaign
The Philadelphia Campaign (July 1777 to June 1778) was a major military operation during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), in which a British army under Sir William Howe attempted to capture the revolutionary capital of Philadelphia...
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Robert the Bruce Documentary - Biography
Biographical documentary of the life of Robert the Bruce. A half hour documentary on the life of King Robert I of Scotland from his rise against the forces King Edward I of England, to being crowned King of Scots and defeating the armies...
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ROBERT II OF SCOTLAND: The first Stewart king of Scotland
Robert II of Scotland, tales from Scotlands history. Who was the first Stewart king of Scotland? Bruce Fummey with Scottish humour and history gives a quick introduction to Robert II, the first Stewart king of Scotland, gives a list of Stewart...
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Medieval Knights: 12 of the Best
The knights of medieval Europe were meant to be the finest fighting men of their age, even more important, they were expected to be pure in thought and deed, as exemplified in the chivalrous code which they (usually) followed. Here are the...
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A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier - Robert Garland
View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-roman-soldier-robert-garland The year is 15 CE, and the Roman Empire is prospering. Most of the credit will go to the emperor, but this success wouldn’t have been possible...
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A day in the life of an ancient Athenian - Robert Garland
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ancient-athenian-robert-garland It’s 427 BCE, and the worst internal conflict ever to occur in the ancient...
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This Barking Dog - Religion and Homosexuality in the Works of Christopher Marlowe
On 5 May 1593, a series of anti-Protestant bills were posted throughout the city of London. One of the bills was written in iambic pentameter and included several references to the works of celebrated poet Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593...
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Robert the Bruce: Scotland's Greatest Champion
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Robert Ritner | A Game of Thrones and Coffins: The Death and Resurrection of Osiris
A public lecture by Robert Ritner, professor of Egyptology at the Oriental Institute in Breasted Hall. Dr. Ritner is a world-renowned expert on Egyptian religion and mythology, and his lecture focused on the enduring power and appeal of...