If you studied history, could you write here, the reason/reasons for the separation between the roman empire and britain?Here's what I read: The early 4th century saw a return to some peace and prosperity. Parts of the West and South West witnessed a flurry of palatial villas built, while others, such as Lullingstone and North Leigh, were extended. But towns were not...See More »
in your opinion why do you think the crusades failed in the middle agesi'm a christian and also a history enthusiast, especially english/european medieval history, that's why i'm asking this.
12th of May. Another interesting date in British military history.May 12 1780- British capture Charleston South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War against rebels, French, Spanish, Dutch, Mysorians and Uncle Tom Cobley and all. May 12 1858 Battle of Sirsee Hope Grant defeats mutineers. Interesting man,...See More »
Does death give meaning to life?Real flowers are a more meaningful gift than the most beautiful fake flowers because their beauty is fleeting, they will die within two weeks, making them more precious. Human Life is precious and meaningful for a similar reason. Is this why...See More »
Anniversary of two battles todayOn the 11th May 1745, the French defeated the British at the Battle of Fontenoy during the War of the Austrian Succession. That was the first battle when Highland troops - the Black Watch - fought for the British crown in Europe. The French called...See More »
Interesting backgroud on the Middle East...I was watching a documentary on the Middle East in the years after WWI and one thing that struck me was that a commission (British I think, but I might be remembering wrongly) went through the area interviewing the people and found that over 80% of...See More »
Tunis: 1943On the 7th May, 1943, General Montgomery and the 8th Army captured Tunis. It had been a long advance from Egypt!
They burned books and emptied villages for settlers, too.Our Europe of the recent past is never up for a review because it's so very busy culling and killing.
Did Egyptians specifically copy the Sumerians in architecture?https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=61556013616053&story_fbid=122144400128200453
Remember the film Zulu? This picture shows the storehouse at Rorke's Drift, where one company of the 24th Foot held off 4,000 Zulus. Heroes all - on both sides of the battle.
Anniversary of the Battle of CromdaleOne of the forgotten battles of the wars between William of Orange and James VII. The Haughs of Cromdale was a victory for the Williamites over a Jacobite army in the Highlands. There is a nonsense song about it, which has rollicking lyrics and no...See More »
Captain Penny of Aberdeen A whaling man and an explorer who took his wife with him. Unusual for the 19th century!
what colour garments were commonly worn by the Anglo saxons and Normans tooanyone study the middle ages much and know what i'm talking about? my ancestry is anglo saxon on my mothers side and i'm a history learner beginner.
what do you know about Anglo saxonsi am anglo saxon on my mothers side and italian ancestry on my fathers side.