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History grows your mind! Here's your weekly dose of history in your inbox. Weekly Newsletter 23 November 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 Christopher Columbus In this [Youtube video]( Kelly introduces the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus. Elizabethan Theatre In [this video]( we look at Elizabethan Theatre, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare. Latest Podcast Ancient Persia Did you know that the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism is still alive? Dr. John Tidmarsh tells us all about some lesser-known Persians including Persian women, the Zoroastrian religion and whether he thought Xerxes was actually mad or not, along with more of your questions! [Web]( | [Spotify]( | [Apple]( | [Google]( Latest Articles [Interview with Gordon Campbell]( In this interview, World History Encyclopedia talks to author and scholar Gordon Campbell all about his new book Norse America: The Story... [read more...]( [Gallery of Elizabeth I Portraits]( Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603) carefully controlled her image, whether it be through costume, processions, literature, coinage, or... [read more...]( [Tyre]( Tyre (in modern-day Lebanon) is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back over 4,000 years, during which it has been inhabited almost... [read more...]( [The Norse in America: Fact and Fiction]( The idea that it was the Norse who discovered America first emerged in the late 18th century, long before there was any public awareness of... [read more...]( [Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv]( Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine is a monument of 11th-century architecture, painting, and mosaic work. The cathedral was named after... [read more...]( [Jan Zizka]( Jan Zizka (l. c. 1360 – 1424) was a Czech general and one of the most brilliant tacticians in military history. In the Hussite Wars (1419-c... [read more...]( [Hussite Wars]( The Hussite Wars (1419 to c. 1434) were a series of conflicts fought in Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) between followers of the reformer... [read more...]( [Solomonic Descent in Ethiopian History]( The Solomonic Dynasty ruled Ethiopia from the 1270s to the 1970s, and the 14th-century work, the Kebra Nagast (The Glory of the Kings) famously... [read more...]( [Ten Notorious French Pirates]( Piracy has involved many nationalities over the centuries, but one of the prominent groups in the medieval and early modern periods was the... [read more...]( [Bohemian Reformation]( The Bohemian Reformation (c. 1380 to c. 1436) was the first concerted effort by Catholic clergy to reform the abuses and corruption of the... [read more...]( [Cherub]( A cherub (pl. cherubim) was a divine being who dwelt in the heavenly realm of the gods, either as a servant or a mediator between humans and... [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](