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Korean War

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A war between North Korean, which was supported by both the Soviet Union and communist China, and South Korea, which was supported by the United States and the United Nations. The war occurred ...

Battle of Genale Doria

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The Battle of Genale Doria was a battle on the "southern front" fought during the Second Italo-Abyssinian War. The battle consisted almost entirely of air attacks by the Italian Royal Air Force ...

The First Battle of Tembien was a battle between the Kingdom of Italy and the Ethiopian Empire fought on the northern front of what was known as the Second Italo-Abyssinian War. This battle consisted ...

Carolingian Renaissance

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The Carolingian Renaissance is the name given to the revival of classical learning and culture that occurred during the late eighth and ninth centuries, a period that roughly corresponds to the rule ...

Celtic Christianity

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A variety of modern sectarian and special interest groups, including New Age cults, Irish nationalists, feminists and independent Christians, claim Celtic roots for their drive and inspiration. Among ...

Charlemagne

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Charlemagne (c. 742–814) was the king of the Franks and emperor of the West. Also named Charles the Great, Charlemagne was born the eldest son of Pepin the Short, king of the Franks (751–768), and ...

Champa kingdom

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Based on Chinese texts, in 192 c.e., Champa was formed during the aftermath of the breakup of the Han dynasty of China. The Champa kingdom was situated along the coastal plains of present-day central ...