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  Origin of the Castle

  

  The first modern castles were brought to England by the Norman invasion in 1066. These structures were usually built on top of ancient defensive sites atop high ground. Early castles were often made of wood and were used primarily for defense.

  August 18, 2021
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  Great Zimbabwe: A Look into Africa’s Lost Past

  

  Great Zimbabwe is the largest single ancient structure existing in sub-Saharan Africa. It is located in southeastern Zimbabwe, and the country was named for the ruins when it gained its independence from Britain in 1980 (previously called Rhodesia).

  July 8, 2021