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

The Battle of Magnesia (197 BCE): Rome vs. Seleucid Empire
The Battle of Magnesia (197 BCE): Rome vs. Seleucid Empire

The short and decisive battle of Magnesia in 197 BCE opened up Asia for the Romans and signaled the decline of the Seleucid Empire.

These 7 United States Presidents Served in WWII
These 7 United States Presidents Served in WWII

From naval aviators to supreme allied commander, seven US presidents served in World War II. Here’s how the conflict impacted them personally and politically.

Napoleon’s Rise, Fall, and Legacy in History
Napoleon’s Rise, Fall, and Legacy in History

Napoleon Bonaparte rose from humble beginnings to become a successful general and emperor of the French, but his fall and exile were equally dramatic.

Roosevelt’s Big Stick: How America Flexed Its Muscle on the World Stage
Roosevelt’s Big Stick: How America Flexed Its Muscle on the World Stage

While serving as US president, Theodore Roosevelt embraced an assertive foreign policy in Latin America and Asia known as the Big Stick Policy.

The Ottoman Empire in World War I: An Overview
The Ottoman Empire in World War I: An Overview

Often overlooked in public memory, the Ottoman Empire played a crucial role in World War I.

The Battle of Austerlitz: Napoleon’s Greatest Battle
The Battle of Austerlitz: Napoleon’s Greatest Battle

Napoleon’s victory over the Austrians and Russians at the Battle of Austerlitz is often regarded as the greatest display of his tactical prowess.

Everything You Need to Know About the Battle of Saratoga
Everything You Need to Know About the Battle of Saratoga

Here is everything you need to know about the Battle of Saratoga, a crucial turning point of the American Revolutionary War.

The Battle of Raban, 958: The Byzantine Empire Breaks the Hamdanids
The Battle of Raban, 958: The Byzantine Empire Breaks the Hamdanids

In 958, the Byzantine Empire crushed the Hamdanid forces at Raban, ending Sayf al-Dawla’s reign and his long-standing threat.