History
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The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was one of the most prominent and longest-lasting empires in history. At its height, the empire stretched from present-day Morocco to bordering Qatar. It also reached as far north as Ukraine and Hungary. Spanning about 2,000,000 square miles and with a population of, at its peak, 32 million, the Ottoman Empire’s influence…
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Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Situated on the tiny island of Timor between the Timor and Banda Seas lies a 5800-square-mile plot of land named Timor-Leste. It’s possible you’ve never even heard of this country, as its influence isn’t very powerful on the global scene, but its rich culture and history are worth diving into. During the 16th century, the…
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The Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in History, encompassing, at its height, almost nine and a half million square miles of land. About 16% of the earth’s land belonged to one of the most fierce rulers of all time, Genghis Khan. His territory spanned from Japan in the east to Bulgaria in the…
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The German Empire
One of the most notorious empires of all time, the German Empire went from a group of feuding states with harshly different political and religious beliefs, to the strongest country in all of Europe. The controversy of the Empire lies deep within, as it may have arguably been the country to ignite the flame in…
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The Indian Subcontinent
The Indian Subcontinent is located in South Asia consisting of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. This article’s focus will be on the four biggest and most populated, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The diverse melting pot making up the region’s population houses around 1.7 billion people and is home…
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New Zealand’s History
New Zealand is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean and is divided into two main parts, the North Island and the South Island. New Zealand, for a long time, had barely any mammals besides those that could get there without land. Instead, there were flightless birds, and the predator-free land of New Zealand allowed…
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