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The Battle of Nisibis

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The Battle of Nisibis in 217 AD was a significant confrontation between the Roman Empire and the Parthian Empire.

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The fall of Constantinople in 1453

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The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new epoch. Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II's siege of the city

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Romans integrated defeated cities

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In their conquests, the Romans integrated defeated cities to expand their empire. They didn't just conquer; they absorbed and assimilated.

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Jupiter was the patron deity of governance and law

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Jupiter was the patron deity of governance and law in Ancient Rome, embodying the ideals of order, justice and stability.

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Sacking of Camulodunum during Boudica’s Revolt

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The Sacking of Camulodunum during Boudica's Revolt was a pivotal event in Roman Britain. Boudica was a queen of the Iceni tribe

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Roman naval tactics often involved encircling enemy fleets

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Roman naval tactics often involved encircling enemy fleets. This tactic, known as periplous, allowed them to surround adversaries

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Legions were organized into cohorts

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Legions were organized into cohorts, each comprising centuries led by centurions. These cohorts formed the backbone of the Roman army

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10 famous works by Donatello

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Studying the intricate details in each of the 10 famous works by Donatello reveals the unparalleled genius of this Renaissance sculptor

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Declaring Mesopotamia a Roman province

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Trajan was a formidable Roman emperor who boldly asserted dominance by declaring Mesopotamia a Roman province.

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Ceres stood as a vital deity

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In the pantheon of ancient Rome, Ceres stood as a vital deity, embodying the essence of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest.

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