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The 2nd Boer War saw the British Empire bring to bear the entire imperial might to put to rest a dispute with the Boer Republics in South Africa. With scorched earth tactics and the use of concentration camps, the Boer War was a glimpse of...

Herod's Harbor was a giant ancient port built between 22 and 15 BCE by Herod the Great. Situated on the lower eastern Mediterranean coast, this structure, as it serviced the city of Caesarea Maritima, was an engineering feat and visual wonder...

#history #historyfacts #historyfactsdaily #mythology #ancienthistory #sumerianmythology Enki – The Sumerian God Who Created Humanity Enki, the Sumerian god, is revered for his roles in water, knowledge, creation, and mischief. He played a...

Enlil is the god of air, wind, and storms in Sumerian mythology. The son of Anu, he was responsible for separating heaven and earth and organizing the universe. For his deeds, he became the chief of the Sumerian pantheon. See U in History...

Caesarea Maritima was a city built over 2,000 years ago (c. 22-10 BCE) on the coast of the Eastern Mediterranean. With Roman engineering and largesse, Herod the Great (r. 37-4 BCE) accomplished this feat by constructing a whole metropolis...

Discovered in 1987 in Vergina, Greece, the tomb of Queen Eurydice I of Macedon revealed a richly adorned marble throne, symbolizing her influence and royal status. As the mother of Philip II and grandmother of Alexander the Great, Eurydice's...

A modern musical recreation of the Sumerian "Lullaby for a Son of Shulgi" c. 2000 BCE.

This video explores the Kenya Emergency of the 1950s and how it created the conditions for Kenya Independence in 1963. 00:00 - Emergency Exits 01:13 - Life under colonial rule 03:10 - The rebellion begins 04:22 - Emergency Villages...

Written and presented by D. Fairchild Ruggles A production of Twin Cities Public Television A presentation of the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association Producer: Jeffrey Weihe Music...

"Step back in time with us as we delve into the riveting history and rich culture of the Gutians, an enigmatic people from the Zagros Mountains. Join us on this fascinating journey to uncover the mysteries surrounding the ancient Gutians...