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Discover the annals of military history and revolutions, exploring pivotal battles, strategies, and uprisings that defined eras and redrawn borders.

James II vs. William of Orange (Williamite War in Ireland)
James II vs. William of Orange (Williamite War in Ireland)

The Battle of the Boyne and the wider Williamite War pitted two rival kings in a conflict of European significance that still affects Ireland today.

How Belisarius Recaptured (and Defended) Rome From the Goths
How Belisarius Recaptured (and Defended) Rome From the Goths

The armies of Emperor Justinian under their commander Belisarius await an inevitable Ostrogothic siege. Will Rome’s light still burn brightly or be snuffed out forever?

How Cyrus the Great Founded the Persian Empire & Conquered Lydia
How Cyrus the Great Founded the Persian Empire & Conquered Lydia

Cyrus II, known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Persian Empire. One of his most powerful rivals was the famously wealthy Croesus, King of Lydia.

What Did the Romans Think of Alexander the Great?
What Did the Romans Think of Alexander the Great?

Alexander the Great symbolized ideals of leadership and courage for the Romans and his legacy inspired many Roman generals and emperors.

The 5 Most Unique Aircraft of World War II
The 5 Most Unique Aircraft of World War II

The Second World War featured many interesting and unique WWII aircraft. These revolutionary designs had lasting effects on the development of aviation.

The Year of the Six Emperors (238 CE): A Complete Guide
The Year of the Six Emperors (238 CE): A Complete Guide

The year 238 CE was a year of escalating political chaos during which six rivals fought and died, competing to rule Rome’s mighty empire.

Operation Torch: The Liberation of French North Africa
Operation Torch: The Liberation of French North Africa

Operation Torch in 1942 saw an allied American and British force liberate French North Africa from Axis control.

Battle of Saipan in WWII: The Other D-Day
Battle of Saipan in WWII: The Other D-Day

As part of the Allies’ island-hopping strategy in the Pacific Theater of WWII, the Americans landed on Saipan, one of Japan’s strongholds in the central Pacific.