Herat: A Short History
Herat was a great trading center strategically located on ancient trade routes from the Mediterranean to India or China.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
History
Titanic’s Forgotten Sister Ships
The sinking of the Titanic was one of the world’s most dramatic events of the 20th century, but the stories of two other giant sister ships produced at the same time and at the same shipyard in Northern Ireland. have long been forgotten.
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Nader Shah: Persia’s Napoleon
Nader Shah Afshar was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Iran and one of the most powerful rulers in Iranian history, ruling as Shah of Iran from 1736 to 1747, when he was assassinated during a rebellion.
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How Monaco Became Monaco
According to an ancient myth, Hercules passed through the Monaco area and turned away the previous gods. As a result, a temple was constructed there.
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Santa Barbara: Old Spanish California
Santa Barbara was founded in 1782 when the Spanish built a fortress here. The settlement was one of several established by the Spanish.
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