Before the First Shots are Fired
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For the better part of the last half century, the United States has been the World's Police,...
Around the World in 80 Cocktails
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Ever since its invention in the late-18th century, the cocktail has been a global traveller. Born in...
The Young Ataturk: From Ottoman Soldier to Statesman of Turkey
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Mustafa Kemal - latterly and better known as Ataturk - is without doubt the towering figure of...
Winston Churchill: Politics, Strategy and Statecraft
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Winston Churchill is a renowned historical figure, whose remarkable political and military career...
From Here to Eternity
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From Here to Eternity (1953) is one of the most controversial films of its time. Adapted from James...
Hannibal's Oath: The Life and Wars of Rome's Greatest Enemy
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According to ancient sources, Hannibal was only nine years old when his father dipped the small...
X Platoon
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For three decades one of the most secretive units in the British military has been a mystery force...
Lucullus: The Life and and Campaigns of a Roman Conqueror
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The military achievements of Lucius Licinius Lucullus (118-57/56 B.C.) have been the subject of...
Reconstructions: Recreating Science and Technology of the Past
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Historic reconstructions have become a decisive tool in the history of science and technology over...