Archives for 2012

A Merchant’s Revenge

In the night the Greeks had another calamity added to their misfortune of losing the victory in the day.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our

July 3, 2012 2 Comments

Both sides now prepared for that fight which was to determine the fate of Syria.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the

Recruits were instantly raised in every part of Arabia to send to the army.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the

July 1, 2012 1 Comment

This series has twelve easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Byzantines Assemble Powerful Army.IntroductionWhen Omar ascended the

Today's installment concludes Assyrian Empire Destroyed,our selection from Ancient History of the East by Francois Lenormant and by Emile Chevallier

The restless desire of Babylonia and Chaldea to form a state separate from Assyria grew more decided as time went on.Continuing Assyrian Empire

It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement in a Hospital that it do the sick no harm. - Florence Nightingale,

Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #23.In which John Green teaches you about the changes

This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Assyria at Its Height.IntroductionAssyria was one of the great empires