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Brutal queens of the world part 2
6. Her name was Queen Ranavalona I and she ruled Madagascar between 1828 and 1861. Once her husband had kicked the bucket, she took over, and she became known as an avid isolationist who spent much of her time keeping European colonists at bay, something which made European powers quite displeased. Many of the horror stories about this queen came from European explorers in the region, so we must take everything written about her with a slight pinch of salt. Still, it’s we know for sure that she amassed a great army, but she didn’t ensure they were fed well. It’s said her forces died wholesale from general ill health, forced labor, but also starvation. If you were against her, she would put you through what we now call a “Trial by Ordeal”, meaning she’d find out someone’s innocence or guilt by making them endure some terrible, sadistic torture.
By Knowledge about the world 3 years ago in FYI
The Roman legion (creating killers)
Absolutely fearsome in battle. Incredibly well-disciplined, and well-organized, the Roman army was arguably the most brilliant military force in the history of warfare, and this was no more evident than in its largest unit, the Roman Legion.
By Knowledge about the world 3 years ago in Education
The actual reason samurai’s are extinct
The year is 1877. On Shiroyama Hill, a band of 40 samurai, most of them badly wounded, are facing Japan’s 30,000-man imperial army. The samurai leader, Saigō Takamori, started this battle with 4,000 men. After 99% of his troops are killed, he realizes defeat may be imminent.
By Knowledge about the world 3 years ago in Education
