Gypsies: A Short History
Roma (Gypsies) originated in the Punjab region of northern India as a nomadic people and entered Europe between the eighth and tenth centuries C.E.
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Empire of the Seas: The Venetian Empire
The Venetian Empire was a powerful maritime state that existed from the 7th century until the 18th century, centered around the city of Venice in northeastern Italy. It became a significant player in trade and commerce, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea.
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The Mughal Empire
The Mughal dynasty was founded in 1526 when Babur, a Central Asian prince descended from the Mongol warrior Genghis Khan and the fierce Central Asian warlord Tamerlane invaded the Indian subcontinent.
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A Short History of Lebanon
The recorded history shows a group of coastal cities and heavily forested mountains inhabited by the Canaanites around 4000 BC.
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The Story of — The Olive
The olive’s fruit, also called an “olive”, is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil; it is one of the core ingredients in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
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