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Theatre flourished under both Queen Elizabeth I and King James I however political changes, popular tastes and cultural advancements made the theatre an area of rapid development and led to key differences in these eras.
Mary the mother of Jesus allegedly claimed to have conceived Jesus without the help of a man. Was her claim predicted in the Hebrew scriptures?
The Silk Road was a network of land and sea-based trade routes that connected parts of some continents. It also helped to spread religions.
We uncover the fascinating secrets behind our timeless love for the color gold.
At age seven Joash became the youngest king to rule in ancient Israel. Manasseh and Josiah also took on the same role as children.
History is littered with examples of historical inaccuracies, many of which, despite being contested, are still a part of our common vernacular.
The three Seminole Wars erupted in Florida during the early 19th century, a battle fought between the United States and the Seminole Indians of Florida.
As the second of the seven Ecumenical Councils, the First Council of Constantinople was called upon by Emperor Theodosius I.