Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon, located in northern Greece and adjacent countries.
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Middle East & North Africa
What Day is New Year’s Day – New Year around the world
The concept of celebrating the New Year is a universal one, but the timing and customs associated with it vary greatly from culture to culture. While January 1st marks the beginning of the year in many parts of the world, (according to the Gregorian calendar )numerous other New Year celebrations provide insight into the rich tapestry of global cultures.
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World’s Busiest Sea Ports
Most of the world’s busiest sea ports are in Asia. Of the world’s top ten, six are in China.
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Lawrence of Arabia
For 400 years, the Ottoman Empire had held sway across the Middle East. However, as World War I approached, and the empire of the Turks, who were allied with the Germans, was fraying at the edges, regarded as the sick man of Europe.
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