May 2016 – Ancient Pages – All About The Ancient World

On This Day In History: Ramesses II Became Pharaoh Of Ancient Egypt – On May 31, 1279 BC

AncientPages.com – On May 31, 1279, BC, Ramesses II (1303 BC-1213 BC) became the third king of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt at the age of twenty-five. Ramesses II – called by his successors and later Egyptians the “Great Ancestor” – is regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire. […]

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On This Day In History: Most Unusual Emperor Renzong Of Song Dynasty Was Born – On May 30, 1010

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AncientPages.com – On May 30, 1010, Emperor Renzong of Song was born. His name was Zhao Zhen, and he was the fourth emperor of the Song dynasty in China. He was a very unusual person. Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty. Palace portrait on a hanging scroll, kept in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan.

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On This Day In History: King Charles II Is Restored To The Throne Of England, Scotland And Ireland – On May 29, 1660

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AncientPages.com – On May 29, 1660, Charles II was restored to the throne. The years of his reign are known in English history as the Restoration period. During this time, Cromwell’s regime was abolished, and the monarchy was restored. Charles II of England in Coronation robes. Image credit: Source The day of May 29 is known

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On This Day In History: A Solar Eclipse Occurs, As Predicted By Thales Of Miletus – On May 28, 585 BC

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AncientPages.com – On 28 May 585 BC, a solar eclipse occurred, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist Thales of Miletus (625 BC – 545 BC). Thales foretold a solar eclipse, which occurred within the specified period. Thales is acclaimed for having predicted an eclipse of the sun on 28 May 585 B.C. The earliest extant account of

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On This Day In History: Battle of Tsushima Was Fought – On May 27, 1905

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AncientPages.com – On May 27, 1905, the Battle of Tsushima, known as the “Sea of Japan Naval Battle,” took place and was the primary battle between Russia and Japan during the Russo-Japanese War (1904 – 1905). Mural painting of Japanese battleship Mikasa, “Russo-Japanese War, Battle of Tsushima”. Image credit: Nakamura Fusetsu（1866－1943）- Public Domain It was naval history’s only

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On This Day In History: William Of Ockham Secretly Leaves Avignon, Fearing A Death Sentence From Pope – On May 26, 1328

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AncientPages.com – On May 26, 1328, William of Ockham, a Franciscan Friar, secretly leaves Avignon, fearing a death sentence from Pope John XXII. According to others, he was known as “Doctor Invincibillis” (Unconquerable Teacher) at the University of Oxford and was a remarkable man with very odd opinions. William had upset the Pope and other

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Mysterious Ancient Underground Stone Rings Made By Neanderthals 176,500 Years Ago For Unknown Reasons

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Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Located deep in a cave in France, two mysterious ancient stone rings were made by a group of people who mastered the underground environment. The stone rings were accidentally discovered in 1990 after having been untouched for thousands of years when a rockslide closed the mouth of a cave in

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On This Day In History: Feast Day Of The Venerable Bede – Remarkable Priest, Monk And Scholar – On May 25, 735

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AncientPages.com – On May 25, 735, it’s a feast day devoted to the Venerable Bede (also known as St Bede). He was a remarkable priest, monk, and scholar. This great person died on this day and is still considered one of the most learned men of his time and a major influence on English literature. Credit:

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On This Day In History: Irish Rebellion Led By The United Irishmen Against British Rule Begins – On May 24, 1798

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AncientPages.com – On May 24, 1798, the Irish Rebellion began against British rule. The United Irishmen led it. It eventually failed and resulted in 34 of its key leaders and supporters and ultimately led to the Act of Union of 1800. Ireland was fully brought under the governmental control of England. “Battle of Ballynahinch” circa

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On This Day In History: Joan Of Arc Was Captured By The Burgundians – On May 23, 1430

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AncientPages.com – On May 23, 1430, Joan Of Arc was captured by the Burgundians, who sold her to the English. The Burgundians had allied with the British against the French King Charles VII. The following May, Joan attempted to raise the siege of Compiègne, located about 790 kilometers northeast of Paris. She and her forces attacked the

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