Cleopatra being closer to us than to the building of the Great Pyramid. Egypt was already ancient in the Ancient World. (View Post)

In practice, most European armies comprised soldiers of fortune, from about 1400 to the mid 17th century. And, they were often multi-national and multi-religious. Despite being Catholics, the Spanish… (View Post)

Alaa sounds a right charmer, doesn’t he? (View Post)

She could learn Albanian. (View Post)

The Soviet Union held together, against all odds - until it swiftly unravelled. Russia has endured incredible hardship, fighting a pointless war of choice - but at some point, it won’t endure it any … (View Post)