Long after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Romans known as the Byzantines launched ambitious campaigns to ...

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Up to 17 million people have passed through the slave trade in the Muslim world since the 7th century. Tragically, the ...

Ukraine still struggles with manpower. Russia grinds forward relentlessly. The battlefield is saturated with drones and agile ...

Explore the rapid expansion of Islamic empires from Arabia to Europe, Africa, and Asia between the 7th and 9th centuries, and their lasting impact on global history.

The Rise and fall of the British Empire by James, Lawrence, 1943- Publication date 1997 Topics Decolonization, Great Britain -- Colonies -- History, Commonwealth countries -- History Publisher New ...

This winter, one of Europe's most affordable capitals is set to become more accessible for North East travellers.

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ISTANBUL, June 27. /TASS/. Turkish historian and professor Ilber Ortayli has called for restricting tourists and worshippers' access to Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (formerly the Church of ...

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