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History grows your mind! Here's your weekly dose of history in your inbox. Weekly Newsletter 17 August 2021 Support Our Non-Profit Organization 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]( Featured Videos Geoffrey Chaucer In this [Youtube video]( Kelly looks at the life and minor works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Alexander the Great In [this video]( we look at the life, battles and legacy of Alexander the Great. Latest Articles [Mahayana Buddhism]( Mahayana Buddhism is the largest Buddhist sect in the world, and its beliefs and practices are what most non-adherents recognize as "Buddhism"... [read more...]( [Eyes on the East: Chronicles of the Indian Ocean Spice Trade]( As the 15th century ended, Europeans were still mostly in the dark about the Eastern world. Early travelers like Marco Polo had given the... [read more...]( [Gertrude Bell]( Gertrude Bell (l. 1868-1926) was an archaeologist, travel writer, explorer, and political administrator responsible for creating the borders... [read more...]( [Treaty of Tordesillas]( The 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas (Tordesilhas) was an agreement between the monarchs of Spain and Portugal to divide the world between them... [read more...]( Follow Us [YouTube]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [SoundCloud]( Partner Magazines [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 Magazine]( Ancient Warfare is a unique publication focused exclusively on soldiers, battles, and tactics, all before 600 AD. [Antiqvvs Magazine]( The unique travel magazine for those who are inspired to travel by their love or interest in archaeology, history or art. [Medieval Magazine]( Where the Middle Ages begin: Enjoy expertly curated content about the Middle Ages. [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](