How do you think the ancient world would have been different if the Phoenicians had not been such good sailors and traders? What if they had not started colonies around the Mediterranean? How do you think other civilizations have developed differently without their influence?
There have been many conflicts between Greece and Mediterranean nations. One of the most historical is when Rome became the leading power in the area and threatened Greece through war.
I do not think that the Mediterranean Sea can be considered to have been "discovered". What we consider to be ancient civilisations were founded on its shores. It was the backyard swimming pool for the cradle of humanity.
Children in Malaysia. It's been a hotbed of controversy since Zoolander exposed child labour to the world.
As poetry. It has little historical basis.
One of the most surprising historical events to occur was the suicide of Hitler. Another surprising historical event was the death of Alexander the great who was believed to have been killed by poison.
Nome, Alaska seems to have been a hotbed of UFO activity. Crashes, sightings, craft found in ice, ect. Who would have known.
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No exact date has been confirmed in obvious historical resources but they think it had been Hitler's idea and philosophy for a while and his greed for power made the idea become war.
There are many, as Virginia has been a hotbed during the Colonial Era, Revolutionary Era, and Civil War Era. Some are:Bull RunYorktownJamestownThe Natural BridgeRichmond (Confederate Capital)
You could explain the Bible if you think Jesus is not real in the same way as you would explain the Dao de Jing if you believe Lao Zi was not real. Both men might have been historical, but their stories have been embellished, and neither is 'divine'.
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