The Middle Period Ancient Egyptian Kingdom Dynasties
The 11th through 14th Dynasties of the Middle Kingdom Period saw large scale centralization and infrastructural reforms throughout Ancient Egypt.
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The Second Intermediate Kingdom Of Ancient Egypt
This Egyptian historical period was characterized by foreign invaders and the rule of concurrent, rival dynasties.
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The New Kingdom Dynasties Of Ancient Egypt
The 18th through 20th Dynasties of Egypt in the New Kingdom Period saw the rise of great Egyptian prosperity, followed by an equally rapid downward spiral.
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The Third Intermediate Kingdom Of Ancient Egypt
Foreign rule from afar, and the rise of city-states from within, weakened centralized Egyptian rule during the Third Intermediate era.
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The Late (Persian) Kingdom Period Of Ancient Egypt
At times under Persian control, the 26th through 31st Dynasties were arguably Egypt's last hurrah before the encroachment of the Greeks and then Romans.
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American Civilians Arrested And Held By North Korea
These US civilian citizens have been detained by North Korea over the past 2 decades, and two still remain in custody.
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What Is ISIS?
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is a terrorist organization trying to establish a theocratic reign over as much of the world as possible.
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Have You Heard Of Whittier, Alaska, The City Under One Roof?
Almost all of the more than 200 residents of Whittier live in a single building.
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Did You Know That King George I of Great Britain Was German?
The British monarch who ruled from 1714 to 1727 was born in what is now Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
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Did The Austrian Army Defeat Itself In The 1788 Battle Of Karansebes?
With Austrians mistaking fellow Austrians as enemy Turks, the Ottomans had an easy victory (or at least that's what some accounts say)!
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Did You Know That Key West, Florida Seceded From The U.S. In 1982?
Interestingly enough, they called themselves the "Conch Republic", in homage to the shells of sea snails found in the area.
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Who Were Those Leaders Called Tsars?
A Czar (a.k.a. Tsar or Tzar) was a title used by several Slavic Empires through the ages, and has taken on new meanings in contemporary times.
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Who Are The Dalai Lamas Of Tibetan Buddhism?
This line of Tibetan Buddhists has been in power since the 14th Century, with the 14th and incumbent Dalai Lama currently living in exile.
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What Is The Definition Of A Dynasty?
A dynasty is a series of ruling authorities with close ties, especially families. One dynasty still in existence today has a continuous line dating back to 660 BCE.
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What Was The Louisiana Purchase?
The 828,000 square miles involved included parts of 15 modern US states and parts of Canada, effectively doubling the size of the young U.S. in 1803.
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What Was The Maastricht Treaty?
The treaty forming the European Union was signed on February 7th, 1992 in the Netherlands.
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What Is The Quran, And Who Wrote It?
The Qur'an, or Koran, is the premiere Islamic text based on angelic revelations to the Prophet Muhammad, and arguably the finest work ever written in Arabic.
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Who Are The Xhosa People, And Where Do They Live?
The Xhosa are a Bantu group in South Africa with a long, storied history. Most live in the Eastern Cape province, where modernization is threatening their culture.
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Who Are The Zulu People, and Where Do They Live?
The Zulus are an ethnic Bantu people that can be found living across much of southern Africa.
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What Is The Afrikaans Language?
Afrikaans developed among South Holland Dutch settlers in southern Africa between the 18th and 20th Centuries.
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