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Emperor Caligula, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.

On This Day In History: Roman Emperor Caligula Was Born – On August 31, 12 AD

AncientPages.com – On 31 August 12 AD, Caligula (Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus) was born. Caligula was the Roman Emperor (37–41 AD). Still, there are few surviving sources about the reign of Emperor Caligula, although he is described as a noble and moderate ruler during the first six months of his power. Emperor Caligula, Ny […]

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On This Day In History: Vlad II Known As Vlad Dracul (‘Vlad The Dragon’) Was Born – On August 30, 1400

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AncientPages.com – On August 30, 1400, Vlad II, Vlad Dracul (‘Vlad the Dragon’), was born. He reigned from 1436 to 1442 and again from 1443 to 1447. He was the father of Mircea II, Vlad Calugarul (English: Vlad the Monk), Vlad III Dracula/ Vlad Tepes, ‘the Impaler’), and Radu III the Beautiful. Vlad II Dracul of

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On This Day In History: Solar Storm Known As The Carrington Event Took Place – On August 28, 1859

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AncientPages.com – The Solar Storm, known as the Carrington Event, lasted from August 28 to September 2, 1859. During this period, numerous sunspots were observed on the Sun. It was a powerful geomagnetic solar storm during solar cycle 10 (1855–1867). A solar coronal mass ejection hit Earth’s magnetosphere and induced one of the largest geomagnetic storms on

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On This Day In History: First Experimental Hydrogen-Filled Balloon Reaches A 900m Altitude – On August 27, 1783

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AncientPages.com – On August 27, 1783, the first experimental hydrogen-filled balloon left Champs de Mars, Paris. The balloon had a diameter of 13ft (4m) and was made of rubber-coated silk. The vehicle was crewless and reached an altitude of 900 m. On the 26th, the balloon was moved secretly by night to the Champ de

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On This Day In History: Krakatoa – Most Dangerous Volcano Erupted- On August 26, 1883

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AncientPages.com – On the afternoon of August 26, 1883, Krakatoa erupted 1883 in one of the most powerful natural eruptions in recent time. Krakatoa is an island volcano between the islands of Sumatra and Java. An 1888 lithograph of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa. Credit: Public Domain The explosions were heard on Rodriguez Island, 4653 km distant across

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On This Day In History: Galilei Galileo Demonstrates His First Telescope - August 25, 1609

On This Day In History: Galileo Galilei Demonstrates His First Telescope – August 25, 1609

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AncientPages.com – On 25 August 1609, the Italian astronomer and philosopher Galileo Galilei showed Venetian merchants his new invention, a telescope, an important instrument to observe the sky. This invention made him famous much later, but it also brought him many troubles. Galileo showing the Doge of Venice how to use the telescope (fresco by Giuseppe Bertini). Image

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Cassandra: Greek Goddess Who Foretold Cursed Prophecies

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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. She was the most beautiful of Priam’s daughters and an inspired prophetess. Pythia at Delphi, the Sibyls, and even an unfortunate Trojan princess, Cassandra, were regarded as ‘brides of the god.’ Cassandra in front of

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Mysterious Ancient Mayan ‘Copernicus’ And The Venus Table Of The Dresden Codex: The Hieroglyphs Have Been Misunderstood – Researcher Says

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Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – According to a new study the Venus Table of the Dresden Codex has been misunderstood. An ancient astronomer, a Mayan version of ‘Copernicus’ observed Venus in the temple of Chichen Itza and made astronomical corrections, which our modern scientists have misinterpreted. Who was this mysterious ancient astronomer? There is no doubt

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On This Day In History: Scottish Hero William Wallace Who Met Horrible Death – Is Still Remembered – August 23, 1305

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AncientPages.com – On August 23, 1305, great Scottish hero William Wallace was hanged, drawn, and cut into pieces. It was a traitor’s death. On this day, William Wallace was tried in Westminster Hall; a list of his crimes, including murder and treason, was read out. The verdict and the punishment were decided before the trial began.

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