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The Hapsburgs – Rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

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The Hapsburgs - Rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a history of the influential rulers of a large European Empire that ruled for almost 1000 years.

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Podcast Episode 7 | The Hapsburgs

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History Podcast on the very influential but little known rulers of a large European empire, the Hapsburg Family, rulers of Austro-Hungary.

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VLOG Episode 3 | Kot Diji- A Walk on an old Fort in Pakistan

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A short video graphic on Kot Diji Fort, an 18th century fort in Sindh province, Pakistan. It is built upon an ancient Harappan site.

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Historic All Women Spacewalk

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Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir conduct the first all women spacewalk together from the International Space Station. It will last 5.5 hours and you can watch it here.  

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September 3, 1783 – On this day Treaty of Paris Signed and American Revolution Ends

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On this day (September 3) 1783 the American Revolution officially came to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by the representatives of United States, France, Spain and Britain. The treaty ...

Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth on this day August 22, 1485

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King Richard III, King of England and Lord of Ireland, died #OTD (August 22) 1485, at the Battle of Bosworth against Henry Tudor (who became Henry VII). Richard took over as Lord Protector at the deat...

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On This Day: July 31, 1703 – Daniel Dafoe is put in Pillory for Sedition

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Before Daniel Dafoe became famous for Robinson Crusoe, he was a spin doctor, who wrote in praise of the government’s policies. But he also wrote about greater tolerance for dissenters and went o...

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The First Crusade – On This Day: July 22, 1099

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#OTD July 22, 1099 Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Jerusalem. The first crusaders had arrived in Jerusalem in June, captured and plundered the...

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