Articles for tag: Bran, European History, Vlad the Impaler

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Dracula’s Castle for Sale for Undisclosed Price

The Associated Press is reporting that the Habsburg heir to Vlad Tepes is trying to sell the infamous castle that has been in his family for centuries. It is likely that a fan of Dracula or horror movies will be likely to want to purchase it. Bran Castle has become one of the most famous ...

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Thirty Years’ War: Worst European Disaster Since the Black Death

The Thirty Years’ War, which lasted from 1618 until 1648, was the most gruesome war started by religion in European history. Almost every European nation was involved in the conflict either directly or indirectly, the major players being Bohemia, Spain, France, Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. The war, which began and ended in the Holy Roman ...

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KV64 & KV65: Unopened Egyptian Tombs

In August of 2008 Egyptian authorities announced the discovery of two new suspected tombs in the world famous Valley of Kings, the final resting place of many of ancient Egypt’s royalty as well as most significant historical figures. The two speculated tombs are for now simply referred to as “KV64” and “KV65” in the traditional ...

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The Swastika’s Legend – A Brief History of a Former Lucky Charm

Modern times have mutilated one of the world’s most ancient and religious symbols. When one thinks of the swastika, many things come to mind: Nazis, fascism, the holocaust, Hitler, Germany, World War II, Aryan, prejudice, hate, genocide, anti-Semitism, and a slew of other not too pleasant facts. What people rarely think of is good luck ...