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History grows your mind! Here's your weekly dose of history in your inbox. Weekly Newsletter 1 February 2022 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 Latest Articles [Khotyn Fortress]( Khotyn fortress is a complex of fortifications situated on the hilly right bank of the Dniester in Khotyn, Ukraine. It consists of a 13th-century... [read more...]( [Heinrich Bullinger]( Heinrich Bullinger (l. 1504-1575) was a Swiss reformer, minister, and historian who succeeded Huldrych Zwingli (l. 1484-1531) as leader of... [read more...]( [Sadducees]( The Sadducees were part of the upper-class aristocrats and provided much of the priesthood, categorized through the lineage of priestly houses... [read more...]( [Battle of Dunbar in 1650]( The battle of Dunbar on 3 September 1650 between the English Parliament's New Model Army led by Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and Scotland's... [read more...]( [Philistines]( The Philistines populated the coastal regions of Canaan from the 12th century BCE to their disappearance in 604 BCE. The word "Philistine"... [read more...]( [Schmalkaldic War]( The Schmalkaldic War (1546-1547) was fought between the Protestant Schmalkaldic League and the Catholic armies under Charles V, Holy Roman... [read more...]( [Golden Fleece]( The golden fleece is the fleece of a flying, winged ram named Crius Chrysomallos, or 'Golden-fleeced Ram', in Greek mythology. It is best... [read more...]( [Dragoons in the English Civil Wars]( Dragoons were hybrid cavalry-infantry troops during the English Civil Wars (1642-1651). They usually dismounted before fighting and were used... [read more...]( [Council of Chalcedon]( The Council of Chalcedon was called in 451 CE by the Roman Emperor Marcian (r. 450-457) to settle debates regarding the nature (hypostases... [read more...]( [Augsburg Confession]( The Augsburg Confession is the affirmation of faith of the Lutheran Church written by Philip Melanchthon (l. 1497-1560) and presented at the... [read more...]( [The Dutch Discovery of Australia]( 17th-century Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie or VOC) navigators were the first Europeans to set foot on Australian... [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]( [World History Foundation]( is a non-profit organization registered in Canada. [World History Publishing Ltd]( 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](