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19 hours ago · The “T-O” mappa mundi model is the primary representation of religious influence on medieval geography. Drawing inspiration from ancient scholars and biblical narratives, Church Fathers like Isidore of Seville (560-636) divided the world among the three sons of Noah: Asia to Shem, Europe to Japheth, and Africa to Ham.

19 hours ago · Before Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1492, the Americas were home to advanced civilizations with sophisticated social structures, impressive architectural feats, and rich cultural traditions. These civilizations thrived for thousands of years, developing unique systems of government, trade, religion, and agriculture.

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Oct 1, 2024 · The Second Crusade was a military expedition launched in 1147 to counter the Muslim threat to the Latin states created during the First Crusade.Despite the departure of many warrior pilgrims, eager to return to the West after fulfilling their duty, these crusader states persisted and even strengthened at the beginning of the 12th century, with the Kingdom of Jerusalem, led by Baldwin I, as ...

4 days ago · Ammianus Marcellinus: A Syrian in the Roman Army. Ammianus Marcellinus was born around 330 in Syria, specifically in Antioch. The son of an aristocrat, he pursued a military career as a protector domesticus, a member of the prestigious personal guard of the emperors and high dignitaries of the Empire (Emperor Jovian, for example, emerged directly from this guard at the time of his acclamation ...

Oct 5, 2024 · In the Battle of Sagrajas, in 1086, the Spanish army was forced to retreat during Almoravid resistance against the Reconquista. One possible precursor to the First Crusade was the 1087 sacking of Mahdia by an alliance of Genoese, Pisans, and Normans from Sicily. An indulgence was granted to the soldiers by Pope Victor III.

Oct 11, 2024 · Augustus (63 BCE – 14 CE), originally named Gaius Octavius and later Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first Roman emperor and one of the most influential figures in Roman history. He laid the foundation for the Roman Empire, steering Rome from a period of civil wars and instability to an era of relative peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana.

Oct 16, 2024 · Napoleon's Mamelukes were an elite cavalry unit composed of former Mamluks, who had initially fought against Napoleon’s forces during the French Campaign in Egypt and Syria (1798–1801) but later became part of his personal guard and army. This group represents one of the most intriguing examples of Napoleon’s willingness to adopt foreign troops and traditions into his military forces.

Sep 30, 2024 · Charles V (1500-1558) is famous for being one of the most powerful rulers in Europe, reigning over the Netherlands, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire.Master of an immense empire over which “the sun never set,” the history of Charles V is unlike any other. Not only was he the first monarch to have a colonial empire in the newly discovered Amerindian continent, but he also benefited from a ...