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![German Peasants' War](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/15227.jpeg?v=1716346267)
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German Peasants' War
The German Peasants' War (1524-1525) was a conflict between the lower class of the Germanic region of the Holy Roman Empire and the nobility over the feudal system of serfdom, religious freedom, and economic disparity. It was later characterized...
![German Crusade 1197-8 CE](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/9231.jpg?v=1709756827)
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German Crusade 1197-8 CE
The German Crusade of 1197 CE, also known as the 'Emperor's Crusade', was led by the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI (r. 1191-1197 CE). Although the emperor died on his way east, his army did capture Beirut from the forces of the Ayyubid dynasty...
![Peace of Callias](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/4437.jpg?v=1675380726)
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Peace of Callias
The Peace of Callias (aka Kallias) refers to a possible peace treaty made in the mid-5th century BCE between Athens and Persia following the Persian Wars. The existence of such a treaty is not agreed upon by all historians, and if it did...
![Pilgrim-Wampanoag Peace Treaty](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/13184.jpg?v=1696961764)
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Pilgrim-Wampanoag Peace Treaty
The Pilgrim-Wampanoag Peace Treaty is the document drafted and signed on 22 March 1621 CE between governor John Carver (l. 1584-1621 CE) of the Plymouth Colony and the sachem (chief) Ousamequin (better known by his title Massasoit, l. c...
![The Foundation of the Royal Society](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/17932.png?v=1696194606)
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The Foundation of the Royal Society
The Royal Society was founded in 1662 to promote scientific research and increase our knowledge of the natural world. With royal patronage and a stellar membership of great minds, the society quickly gained international recognition for its...
![The Delian League, Part 2: From Eurymedon to the Thirty Years Peace (465/4-445/4 BCE)](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/1260.png?v=1711380786)
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The Delian League, Part 2: From Eurymedon to the Thirty Years Peace (465/4-445/4 BCE)
This text is part of an article series on the Delian League. The second phase of the Delian League's operations begins with the Hellenic victory over Mede forces at Eurymedon and ends with the Thirty Years Peace between Athens and Sparta...
![Interview: Kutuzov a Life in War and Peace by Alexander Mikaberidze](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/16323.jpg?v=1662260048)
Interview
Interview: Kutuzov a Life in War and Peace by Alexander Mikaberidze
Join World History Encyclopedia as they have a chat with author Alexander Mikaberidze all about his new book Kutuzov: A Life in War and Peace, published by Oxford University Press. Kelly: Thank you so much for joining me today, Alex. It...
![Mycenaean Society](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/460.jpg?v=1704553690)
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Mycenaean Society
Mycenaean society was strictly hierarchical, valued family lineage, and awarded higher social status to those involved with religious or military activities and palatial administration. The lower classes contained craftsmen and artisans who...
![Roman Society - Text & True/False](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/12040.jpg?v=1701220689)
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Roman Society - Text & True/False
This activity has been designed to fit a 20-minute slot for your class. Students have to complete a true/false table, based on a text. It is part of our Ancient Rome Society and Government pack where you can find: Complete lesson...
![Ancient Greek Society](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/5080.jpg?v=1715573525)
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Ancient Greek Society
Although ancient Greek Society was dominated by the male citizen, with his full legal status, right to vote, hold public office, and own property, the social groups which made up the population of a typical Greek city-state or polis were...