Events 17 – Germanicus celebrates a triumph in Rome for his victories over the Cherusci, Chatti, and other German tribes west of the Elbe. 451 – Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sasanian Empire takes place. The Sasanids defeat the Armenians militarily but guarantee them freedom to openly practice Christianity. 1135 – Alfonso… Read More
Introduction Thomas J. Higgins (08 June 1831 to 15 August 1917) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who was a recipient of America’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honour, for his actions at the Battle of Vicksburg. Higgins joined the 99th Illinois Infantry in August 1862, and was mustered out… Read More
Events 567 BC – Servius Tullius, the king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victory over the Etruscans. 1085 – Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain, back from the Moors. 1644 – Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the gates of the Great Wall of China… Read More
Introduction According to IHRSA, a global health and fitness association, approximately 1 in 4 Americans went to a gym, exercise club or fitness studio in 2019, whilst approximately 10 million Britons had a gym membership in 2021. However, not everyone wants to, or can afford to, have a gym membership opting to save money and… Read More
Events 919 – The nobles of Franconia and Saxony elect Henry the Fowler at the Imperial Diet in Fritzlar as king of the East Frankish Kingdom. 1218 – The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1567 – Erik XIV of Sweden and his guards murder five incarcerated Swedish nobles. 1607 – One hundred-five English settlers… Read More
Events 1430 – Joan of Arc is captured at the Siege of Compiègne by troops from the Burgundian faction. 1568 – Dutch rebels led by Louis of Nassau, defeat Jean de Ligne, Duke of Arenberg, and his loyalist troops in the Battle of Heiligerlee, opening the Eighty Years’ War. 1609 – Official ratification of the… Read More
Introduction Getting fit does not have to mean countless hours spent at the gym – you can get a great workout using just a few simple dumbbell exercises. Dumbbells are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, and they are also versatile, making them perfect for people of all fitness levels. You can use them for… Read More
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