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History grows your mind! Here's your weekly dose of history in your inbox. Weekly Newsletter 25 February 2020 Support Our Non-Profit Organisation Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Become a member to support our non-profit organization – we'll give you ad-free access to the site to say thanks! [Membership]( The Life and Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok Mini-Documentary Ragnar Lothbrok failed to keep his oath of conquering England with just two ships... [Watch this 10-minute documentary]( and learn more about the story of Ragnar from our friends at The History of Vikings. Latest Articles [Shapur II]( Shapur II (r. 309-379 CE, also given as Sapur II) was the tenth monarch of the Sassanian Empire (224-651 CE) and among the most successful... [read more...]( [Ten Ancient Egypt Facts You Need to Know]( Ancient Egypt is defined as the civilization which flourished in North Africa between c. 6000-30 BCE – from the Predynastic Period in... [read more...]( [Wars of the Roses]( The Wars of the Roses (1455-1487 CE) was a dynastic conflict between the English nobility and monarchy which led to four decades... [read more...]( [Ten Ancient Rome Facts You Need to Know]( Ancient Roman culture affected vast numbers of people across the known world of its time, beginning with the rise of the Roman Republic (509-27... [read more...]( [Inventions & Innovations of Ancient Persia]( Ancient Persian culture contributed many of the aspects of the modern world which people simply take for granted as having always existed... [read more...]( [Elite Warriors in History]( Winning battles and forging empires was not just about numbers but also the quality of the troops at any commander's disposal. The best-trained... [read more...]( [Battle of Bosworth]( At the Battle of Bosworth (aka Bosworth Field) in Leicestershire on 22 August 1485 CE, the Yorkist king Richard III of England (r... [read more...]( [Ctesiphon]( Ctesiphon was an ancient city and trade center on the east bank of the Tigris River founded during the reign of Mithridates I (the Great... [read more...]( [Wine Culture in the Hellenistic Mediterranean]( The culture of drinking wine was enjoyed throughout the Mediterranean world, and what is true now was true in antiquity, too: wine is always... [read more...]( [Ten Facts You Need to Know about the Inca]( The Inca civilization (c. 1400-1533 CE) is among the most vital of South America in terms of its cultural influence and legacy. The Inca began... [read more...]( [The Wars of the Roses: Consequences & Effects]( The Wars of the Roses (1455-1487 CE) was a dynastic conflict where the nobility and monarchs of England intermittently battled for supremacy... [read more...]( [Cliffs, Caves, Churches: A Weekend in Doolin, Ireland]( County Clare, Ireland, is best known for the Cliffs of Moher, the ancient dolmen of Poulnabrone, and its rich musical heritage, but it offers... [read more...]( Follow Us [YouTube]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Tumblr]( [SoundCloud]( Partner Magazines [Timeless Travels Magazine]( The unique travel magazine for those who are inspired to travel by their love or interest in archaeology, history or art. [The Medieval Magazine]( Where the Middle Ages begin: Enjoy expertly curated content about the Middle Ages. [Ancient History Magazine]( Ancient History covers all aspects of the ancient world: politics, society, literature, language, religion, economics, and art - all in one magazine! [Ancient Warfare]( Ancient Warfare is a unique publication focused exclusively on soldiers, battles, and tactics, all before 600 AD. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Ancient History Encyclopedia Foundation]( is a non-profit organization registered in Canada. [Ancient History Encyclopedia Limited]( is a non-profit company registered in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. [Donate Now]( You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: Ancient History Encyclopedia Brook House Mint StreetGodalming, Surrey GU7 1HE United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Privacy Notice We collect and share hashed or anonymized user data with trusted third parties. If you do not wish your data to be shared, opt out by clicking this link: [do not sell my personal information](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](