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Abbasid Caliphate
The Abbasid Caliphate: A Brilliant Period of Islamic Civilisation ### The Introduction of a Line The Abbasid Caliphate, established in 750 CE, denoted a critical change in Islamic history. Arising out of the shadows of the Umayyad administration, the Abbasids were relatives of Muhammad's uncle, Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib, from whom they inferred their name. This genealogy furnished them with a feeling of authenticity that reverberated profoundly with numerous Muslims, especially the individuals who felt minimized under Umayyad rule.
By MD Nurussafa2 years ago in History
Claymore vs Broadsword: Differences Between Two Greatswords
Introduction to Claymore and Broadsword Swords have a rich history as formidable weapons used in battles and duels throughout various cultures and time periods. They served as both tools of war and symbols of power and honor. Among the diverse array of swords, the Claymore and Broadsword stand out as iconic representations of Greatswords. These weapons share the classification of Greatswords, but they diverge significantly in their design, purpose, and combat techniques.
By SwordsOfHonor2 years ago in History
The Worst Cults from History You've Probably Never Heard Of
Cults fascinate those of us outside of them, especially from a psychological point of view. Using an array of tools, cult leaders can manipulate their followers into doing horrifying and incredible things. It's can be difficult to fathom.
By E.B. Johnson 2 years ago in History
What If Stalin and Hitler Joined Forces During WWII
Thus, in this alternate reality, when Nazis Germany started to create a Germany's new empire by occupying Britain, the Soviet Union, quickly reacting to that, decided to attack Germany. Nevertheless, the United States was waiting on the sideline and getting prepared for the war that was deriving and would drag them inadvertently into the same conflict. This storytelling covers an imaginary storyline which can be referred to as a Devil’s Alliance between Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin who coincidentally find themselves in a position to agree with each other solely on the ground of cold logic of realpolitik than any ideological alignment.
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in History
A Rising Tide of Hope
A Rising Tide of Hope In the small coastal village of Sarangani in the Philippines, the sea has always been a source of life. Fishermen cast their nets at dawn, children play on the shores, and the community thrives on the bounty of the ocean. But in recent years, the tides have brought more than fish. Rising sea levels and increasingly severe storms have begun to swallow the land, eroding the coastline and washing away homes.
By Sami Uzzaman2 years ago in History
The Man Who Created the Deadliest Weapon in History
The successful detonation of the first nuclear explosion in the history of humankind, changed the course of history, ushering in the age of the atomic era. Observing the blast, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, recalled words from the ancient Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds. " Was Oppenheimer talking about himself or someone else? Was he a merchant of death or a noble scientist working to end the recurrence of such wars?Was he a loyal American nationalist or a covert friend to the future enemies?The response lays in understanding his life.
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in History
Why US Military Gave Full Honors to Fallen Kamikaze Attackers
On April 11 four years ago, the American aircraft carrier USS Missouri and its escorts were attacked by 16 kamikaze pilots flying Japanese airplanes. Among these conquering heroes were the young men like P. O. 2nd Class Setsuo Ishino whose profiles were imprinted on the faces of the American sailors for many years to follow. This could only be described as a rather small happening under the completely war-like days of the second world war that will, however, spark more than many decades of debate and discussion about sacrificing and honor in the United States of America and this is proof of how powerful and complicated they are.
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in History
What Happened Immediately After Hitler Died
It is 1955, the Central Intelligence Agency's agent is shivering with excitement. He is taking a photo of it. Josef spots a sweat gliding down from Adolf’s mouth as his head contemplates the name Adolf Schüttelmayor and the date “1954. ” The next to him is Phillip Citroen, the former Germán SS soldier, who asserts the picture was taken in Argentina and depicts the absent Karl Hitler. Could this be true?
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in History
