Image: 2001 – The September 11 attacks, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks killing 2,977 people using four aircraft hijacked by 19 members of al-Qaeda. Two aircraft crash into the World Trade Center in New York City, a third crashes into The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, and a fourth into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. September 11 is the
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Image: WILLIAM, the Prince of Wales, and Queen-Consort Camilla watch as Britain’s King Charles III signs an oath during a meeting of the Accession Council inside St James’s Palace in London on Saturday.—AFP September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 112 days remain
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Image: 1000 – Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 113 days remain until the end of the year. Event Pre-160 337 – Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans succeed their father Constantine I as co-emperors. The Roman Empire is divided between the three Augusti. 1000 – Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1141 – Yelü Dashi,
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Image: Roman army, under the command of Titus, securing and plundering the city of Jerusalem after the capture of Herod’s Palace. The scene captures the aftermath of the conquest, with soldiers and civilians amidst the ruins of the ancient city. September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap
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Kosmos 2542 is a Russian satellite that garnered significant attention due to its unusual orbital behavior and its connection to military activities. It was launched on November 25, 2019, by a Soyuz rocket. Officially, it is classified as an inspector satellite, designed to monitor and approach other space objects, which
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Modern warfare is warfare that diverges notably from previous military concepts, methods, and technology, emphasizing how combatants must modernize to preserve their battle worthiness. As such, it is an evolving subject, seen differently in different times and places. In its narrowest sense, it is merely a synonym for contemporary warfare. In its widest sense, it includes all
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Military art is art with a military subject matter, regardless of its style or medium. The battle scene is one of the oldest types of art in developed civilizations, as rulers have always been keen to celebrate their victories and intimidate potential opponents. The depiction of other aspects of warfare, especially the suffering
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By Michael Turner* The Nile River, with its annual flooding and the fertile lands it nourished, was a lifeline for the ancient Egyptians. Among the many resources it provided, the Nile region was particularly abundant in waterfowl, which played a significant role in the daily lives, economy, and culture of
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By Smartenylopedia The Naqada culture is an archaeological culture of the Chalcolithic period in Predynastic Egypt, spanning from around 4000 to 3000 BC. It is named after the town of Naqada, located in the Qena Governorate of Upper Egypt. A significant study by Oxford University in 2013 used radiocarbon dating
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