Country Posts : Letter I
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Is Bulgaria home to Europe’s ‘oldest town’?
A prehistoric town uncovered in eastern Bulgaria is the oldest urban settlement found to date in Europe, claimed a Bulgarian archaeologist Vasil Nikolov. Vasil Nikolov (a professor from Bulgaria’s National Institute of Archaeology) stated that the stone walls unearthed by his team in proximity to the town of Provadia date…
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Indigenous people of Canada
Exact dates and routes of peopling of Americas including Canada is subject of instance debate. Genetic and archaeological evidence indicate that continents where humans migrated last are without doubt north and South America. Falling sea levels during Wisconsin glaciation allowed people to cross Bering land bridge to reach northwest North…
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Italian cuisine
Italy has earned pride of place amongst nations famous for their rich cuisine. Italian cuisine has reached every nook and corner of the planet transcending borders. It has left behind all major and minor international cuisines in the race for supremacy. Situation is such that it is hard to find…
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Italy
Brief History Italy has a long and complicated history. Around 1200 B.C., the first societies emerged in Italy. At about 800 B.C., the Etruscans settled in central Italy, while the Greeks arose in the south. The Romans began to take over Etruscan territory, and by 265 B.C., the last Etruscan…
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Israel
Brief History The area that is now Israel has been sacred to Jews for many years. Most Israelis are Jews, who are said to be descendants of Abraham through his son Isaac. The Kingdom of Israel was established in 1050 BC. Over the next 1000 years, many empires ruled over…
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Ireland
Brief History Ireland's history is a multifaceted tapestry that spans several millennia. From prehistoric times through the arrival of the Celts in the Iron Age and the Christianization of the island in the fifth century, Ireland has seen significant influences from various cultures. In the medieval period, the country experienced…
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Iraq
Brief History Iraq has a long and complex history dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. In the 7th century, Islam spread to the region, and the Arab Muslim conquests led to the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad in 762. The Mongol…
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Iran
Brief History Iran, also known as Persia, has a rich history that dates back over 2,500 years. Iran has been home to several great empires, including the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid empires. Throughout its history, Iran has made significant contributions to art, science, and culture. However, in the 20th century,…
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India
Brief History Thousands of years ago, the area that is now India was home to the Indus Valley civilization. The Indus Valley civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in human history, and they are known for their great cities called Harappa and Mohenjo Daro. Around 1500 BC, the Aryan…
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Iceland
Brief History It is believed that the first inhabitants of Iceland were Irish monks who came in the 8th century. However, they were driven out of the area by Vikings in the 9th century. A Viking named Naddodd discovered Iceland in 861, and the island was inhabited in 870 by…
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Indonesia
Brief History Indonesia has a rich history. The region has been inhabited by various indigenous groups for centuries, and over time, several powerful empires emerged, including the Srivijaya, Majapahit, and Mataram kingdoms. However, in the early 17th century, the Dutch East India Company began to establish control over the region,…
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It’s all about Belarus
Belarus is a landlocked and generally flat country. Its neighbours are Russia to the east and northeast, Latvia to the north, Lithuania to the northwest, Poland to the west and Ukraine to the south. Belarus is heavily forested, over one- third of the country is forest. An important part of…
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Independence of Bangladesh
The national flag of Bangladesh is dark green with a red circle that is slightly to the left of the centre. The green represents the lush vegetation of Bangladesh land. The red circle represents both the sun rising over Bengal and the blood of those who died for the Independence…
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- Estonian history till German conquest
- Early History of Iceland
- Significance of “German-Albanian Palaeolithic” (GAP) programme in study of The Early Prehistory of Albania
- Ammonites of Jordan
- Gradual demise of Achaemenian Empire post the death of Xerxes I
- The rise of the Parthians in Iran
- The kingdom of the Medes in Iran
- Reign of Darius I in Iran
- The rise of the Persians in Iran under Cyrus II
- The Elamites of Iran
- Early history of Iran
- Belize – Heart of the Maya
