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2 days ago · Stephen's mother, Maria Oltea, [1] [2] [3] was most probably related to the princes of Wallachia, according to historian Radu Florescu. [4] The date of Stephen's birth is unknown, [5] [6] [better source needed] though historians estimate that he was born between 1433 and 1440.
5 days ago · Vlad III, commonly known as Vlad the Impaler (Romanian: Vlad Țepeș [ˈ v l a d ˈ ts e p e ʃ]) or Vlad Dracula (/ ˈ d r æ k j ʊ l ə,-j ə-/; Romanian: Vlad Drăculea [ˈ d r ə k u l e̯a]; 1428/31 – 1476/77), was Voivode of Wallachia three times between 1448 and his death in 1476/77.
Jun 7, 2024 · This sweeping tale interweaves love, betrayal, vengeance, and destiny as we follow the abduction of Helen and the gathering of Greek warships bent on destruction. Experience the intrigue behind the infamous Trojan Horse and the fall of Troy’s once-mighty walls after ten grueling years of war.
Jun 3, 2024 · Troy, ancient city in northwestern Anatolia that holds an enduring place in literature and archaeology. It lay on trade routes between Europe and Asia, and questions of its size, wealth, and status are matters of scholarly debate.
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Jun 14, 2024 · Troy (Ancient Greek: Τροία, romanized: Troíā; Latin: Trōia; Hittite: 𒆳𒌷𒋫𒊒𒄿𒊭, romanized: Truwiša / Taruiša) or Ilion (Ancient Greek: Ίλιον, romanized: Ī́lion, Hittite: 𒌷𒃾𒇻𒊭, romanized: Wiluša) was an ancient city located in present-day Hisarlık, Turkey. The place was first settled around 3600 BC ...
May 31, 2024 · Aeneas, mythical hero of Troy and Rome, son of the goddess Aphrodite and Anchises. He was a member of the royal line at Troy and cousin of Hector. He played a prominent part in defending his city against the Greeks during the Trojan War, being second only to Hector in ability.
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May 27, 2024 · According to UNESCO, Troy contains nine main archaeological layers, spanning from the Early Bronze Age (3000 BC) to the Byzantine era (13th century AD). Here is a brief overview of the key periods: Troy I-V: The first settlements, dating from 3000 to 1750 BC.
