Who Are The Illuminati? How To Join, All-Seeing Eye ... - HistoryExtra
WEBJun 4, 2021 — By 1782, the Illuminati had grown to around 600 members – these included German nobles such as Baron Adolph von Knigge who, as a former Freemason, helped shape the group’s organisation and expansion. Initially, Weishaupt’s students were the only members, but soon, doctors, lawyers and intellectuals joined. …
Trench Warfare In WW1: What Were The Tactics? | HistoryExtra
WEBNov 8, 2023 — Trench warfare forced military strategists to develop fresh tactics – and terrifying new weaponry – in a bid to gain the upper hand. When Private Alex Thompson arrived at Ypres in May 1915, he found himself in the middle of a battle for survival. He was thrust straight into a counterattack against the Germans: the two sides were fighting to ...
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WEBBut there's a lot more to the story than one bloody battle at Hastings. That fateful year was preceded by a half-century of invasion and political manoeuvres, and followed by decades of brutal conquest. In this four-part special series, medievalist Marc Morris talks David Musgrove through the full story of the Norman Conquest. Premium.
History Of Christmas | Origins, Traditions & Historical Facts ...
WEBDec 4, 2023 — In 1822, minister Clement Clarke Moore penned the famous Christmas poem An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, now known for its opening line, “Twas the night before Christmas”.This poem went one step further than the original legend and depicted St Nicholas flying on a reindeer-driven sled to deliver toys by entering through the chimney, solidifying the character's connection with gift ...
WW2 Dates & Timeline: 20 Important Milestones | HistoryExtra
WEBMay 17, 2022 — WW2 timeline: 20 important dates and milestones you need to know. Lasting six years and one day, the Second World War started on 1 September 1939 with Hitler's invasion of Poland and ended with the Japanese surrender on 2 September 1945. Here, we trace the timeline of a conflict that engulfed the world, with expert insight from Professor Jeremy ...
The Rise and Fall of the British Workhouse | HistoryExtra
WEBApr 25, 2021 — Newbury workhouse, Berkshire. Where the unemployed could find work. The building of this former workhouse was funded by a legacy of £4,800 from a wealthy merchant draper in 1624 and opened as a parish workhouse in 1627, providing poor relief in the form of work for unemployed clothiers and training for pauper children.
When and why did the US get involved in WW2? - HistoryExtra
WEBApr 15, 2024 — The United States of America officially declared its involvement in WW2 in December 1941, following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December. In his famous “Day of Infamy” speech before Congress on 8 December, President Franklin D Roosevelt called for a declaration of war against Japan – crucially, Roosevelt did not also declare ...
Cleopatra Facts: Her Life, Loves & Children, Plus 6 ... - HistoryExtra
WEBMay 10, 2023 — Cleopatra VII: a biography. Born: c69 BC Died: 30 BC Reigned: She assumed control of Egypt in 51 BC after the death of her father, Ptolemy XII, intially co-ruling with her brother XIII. Her reign ended with her death in 30 BC. Known for: Being the last pharaoh of Egypt, being a fabled beauty, her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and – alongside Mark Antony – waging a war on ...
Adolf Hitler: Biography, Facts, Rise To Power & Photos - HistoryExtra
WEBFeb 5, 2021 — Adolf Hitler is one of the most well-known – and despised – figures in history. He was the chief architect of the Second World War, following his rise to power as the leader of the Nazi Party in the 1920s. His anti-Semitic policies lead to the deaths of more than six million Jews during the Holocaust, cementing his reputation as one of the most infamous men in history.
Henry VIII’s Six Wives: Key Facts About Each Spouse - HistoryExtra
WEBAug 10, 2020 — Catherine of Aragon. Anne Boleyn. Jane Seymour. Anne of Cleves. Catherine Howard. Katherine Parr. According to historian Alison Weir, all six of Henry VIII’s weddings were “private affairs”. Henry VIII surrounded by his six wives. Clockwise from top: Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon, Katherine Parr and ...