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David Gill
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History Starting Points: Alexander the Great and the Ancient Greeks
Born in Macedonia in 356 BCE, Alexander the Great is known as one of the greatest rulers of all time. He led his armies to…
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History Starting Points: Hatshepsut and the Ancient Egyptians
Hatshepsut is now famous for being the first female pharaoh of Egypt, but for thousands of years her rule was shrouded in secrecy, even by…
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History Starting Points: Ivar the Boneless and the Vikings
The curiously-named Ivar the Boneless was one of the fiercest Viking leaders who ever lived. Despite failing in his quest to settle Britain, he was…
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History Starting Points: Julius Caesar and the Romans
Julius Caesar was the most famous of all the great Roman leaders. His military exploits were legendary and he added land, riches and prestige to…
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History Starting Points: Boudica and the Celts
Boudica was the famous, fearless warrior queen who fought for the British Celts against Roman invaders in the first century CE. She raised a huge…
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History Starting Points: Alfred the Great and the Anglo Saxons
Alfred was the only English king to ever be given the title 'Great'. Why? He successfully defended Britain from wave after wave of Viking invaders,…