Category: britain
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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.
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The Boer Wars
The Boer Wars, also called the Wars of Independence or the Anglo-Boer Wars, were two wars that took place in South Africa between 1880-1881 and 1899-1902. Both wars were fought primarily between the Boers (of mostly Dutch descent) and the British army. These events culminated in Boer nationalism, which eventually…
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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).