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2brute started the topic Why the Chinese created gunpowder but never dominated gunmaking in the forum Asian History 1 year, 8 months ago
One of the angles of Sino-European developmental divergence focuses on how weaponry innovation was heavily influenced by Europe when Chinese were the early forerunners in the production and use of gun powder.
Historians sometimes suggest differences in metallurgical abilities explain why Europeans developed far more sophisticated weapons than…[Read more]
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2brute completed the step “Visit 3x per week” of the medal Order of the Golden Fleece 1 year, 9 months ago
A medal of distinction for the most influential, engaging members of HISTŌR.The order of chivalry, established by the Duke of Burgundy, Philippe le Bon, in 1430 was inspired by the rediscovery of the art and myths of classical antiquity, the Golden Fleece was a direct reference to the tale of Jason and his band of 50 heroes known as the…
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2brute earned the medals Founding Member Talisman 1 year, 10 months ago
This talisman features a frigate ship in full sail, navigating dark seas under the North Star. The words inscribed are: ‘Fluctuat Nec Mergitur’ / ‘Tossed by waves, but never sunk.’ -
2brute earned the medals Founding Member Talisman 1 year, 10 months ago
This talisman features a frigate ship in full sail, navigating dark seas under the North Star. The words inscribed are: ‘Fluctuat Nec Mergitur’ / ‘Tossed by waves, but never sunk.’ -
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2brute posted a new activity comment 1 year, 10 months ago
Nice creation. I drink Jäger from this now. 😜 -
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arminius are now friends 2 years ago -
2brute replied to the topic Gameification? in the forum Member Resources 2 years, 1 month ago
I want this medal. Here’s a comment.
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😆 I basically did the same thing.
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2brute earned the tool/weapon Stag’s Head Rhyton 2 years, 1 month ago
C. 400 B.C.
Greek, Region of the Black Sea
Medium: Silver, gilding-
Nice swag!
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Nice creation. I drink Jäger from this now. 😜
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2brute posted an update in the group
The Middle Ages 2 years, 1 month ago -
2brute commented on the post, The Rise & Fall of the 18th Century Pouffe 2 years, 1 month ago
Another good article, Niobe.
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2brute posted an update in the group
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2brute replied to the topic Hans Christian Andersen Was A Dickens Fanboy in the forum Art & Cultural History 2 years, 1 month ago
Anderson sounds creepy. Turning two weeks of visit into five is just called being a rude houseguest.
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2brute posted an update in the group
Ancient Rome 2 years, 3 months agoRoman Luxury Villa outside York reburied less than a year after its discovery. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-rebury-first-of-its-kind-roman-villa-180980535/
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2brute posted a new activity comment 2 years, 11 months ago
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2brute started the topic Gift Lists for History Buffs in the forum The Coffee House 2 years, 11 months ago
I was recommended the Liberation Trilogy books by Rick Atkinson and thought they’d make a great gift for the WWII buff.
Are there any other history related gifts the community would like to recommend?
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@niobe, here’s the thread.
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2brute started the topic Off Topic Forum in the forum General Feedback 2 years, 11 months ago
I was trying to figure out where I could post a thread about gift ideas for history fans. Do we have an off topic or lounge area? Can we have one made?
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Art History 3 years ago -
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