Who Are The Illuminati? How To Join, All-Seeing Eye ... - HistoryExtra
WEBJun 4, 2021 — By 1782, the Illuminati had grown to around 600 members – these included German nobles such as Baron Adolph von Knigge who, as a former Freemason, helped shape the group’s organisation and expansion. Initially, Weishaupt’s students were the only members, but soon, doctors, lawyers and intellectuals joined. …
Cleopatra Facts: Her Life, Loves & Children, Plus 6 ... - HistoryExtra
WEBMay 10, 2023 — Reigned: She assumed control of Egypt in 51 BC after the death of her father, Ptolemy XII, intially co-ruling with her brother XIII. Her reign ended with her death in 30 BC. Known for: Being the last pharaoh of Egypt, being a fabled beauty, her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and – alongside Mark Antony – waging a war on ...
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WEBLate-medieval England – HistoryExtra Academy. In this four-week course, you’ll discover everything you need to know about England in the late Middle Ages, guided by Dr Hannah Skoda, associate professor of medieval history at …
How & When Did WW2 Officially End? - HistoryExtra
WEBWhile 2 September 1945 is generally recognised as the final, official end of the Second World War, in many parts of the world fighting continued long beyond that date. And, given the vast scale of the war, which involved troops from every part of the world, it did not simultaneously come to an end everywhere. Instead, it ended in stages. Historian Keith Lowe explains how and when the war ...
WW2 Dates & Timeline: 20 Important Milestones | HistoryExtra
WEBMay 17, 2022 — WW2 timeline: 20 important dates and milestones you need to know. Lasting six years and one day, the Second World War started on 1 September 1939 with Hitler's invasion of Poland and ended with the Japanese surrender on 2 September 1945. Here, we trace the timeline of a conflict that engulfed the world, with expert insight from Professor Jeremy ...
The Chinese Civil War: Causes, Rise Of Mao Zedong ... - HistoryExtra
WEBJan 26, 2022 — Mao Zedong declares the birth of the People’s Republic of China on 1 October 1949 (Photo by Mondadori via Getty Images) Furthermore, whereas the communists had suffered around 440,000 casualties during the war with Japan, the KMT had lost a staggering 3.2 million men. Cities thus fell with little resistance, and by June 1949, Beijing ...
History Of Christmas | Origins, Traditions & Historical Facts ...
WEBDec 4, 2023 — In 1822, minister Clement Clarke Moore penned the famous Christmas poem An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, now known for its opening line, “Twas the night before Christmas”.This poem went one step further than the original legend and depicted St Nicholas flying on a reindeer-driven sled to deliver toys by entering through the chimney, solidifying the character's connection with gift ...
Which Countries Fought in World War I? | HistoryExtra
WEBMar 5, 2019 — The war quickly involved countries not part of the Triple Entente, so the opposing side was known as the Allies: Serbia, Russia, France and its Empire, Belgium, Montenegro and Britain and its Empire, including self-governing colonies like Canada and Australia. Italy changed sides and joined the Allies in 1915.
Fall of Rome: How, When And Why Did The Roman Empire …
WEBAug 13, 2020 — The fall of the Roman empire is one of the most debated questions among historians of the ancient world. Its collapse has been blamed on a number of different reasons, but even the exact date of its end is still questioned. Some historians give AD 476 as the date the empire ended. Other historians …
Your Guide To The History Of Democracy | HistoryExtra
WEBOct 30, 2020 — Who invented the concept? Traditionally, the concept of democracy is believed to have originated in Athens in c508 BC, although there is evidence to suggest that democratic systems of government may have existed elsewhere in the world before then, albeit on a smaller scale.