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Burger, he wrote

Just as many a wise man has pined away in front of the Mirror of Erised, Dumbledore tells us, so has many a gourmand been stumped by a good burger....
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Marine Mess Night shows reverence to those who have gone before

The custom of the Marine Mess Night traces its linage to the days of victory celebrations by the Vikings and Roman Legions. Today’s Marine...
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Immaculate conception was not unusual in the ancient world

By Jesus’ birth, Immaculate Conception was nothing new. The Greek gods had been impregnating mortal women for centuries. For the upper...
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The 100 most important people in ancient history #1-10

1. Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.):Augustus created the Roman Empire. As Julius Caesar’s heir, he eliminated his benefactor’s enemies and...
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The 100 most important people in ancient history: 41-50

41. Thales of Miletus (624-546 B.C.):Thales was one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Aristotle considered him the first true Greek philosopher. What...
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Was Alexander the Great Poisoned?

Alexander the Great died mysteriously at age 32. Alexander lived a hard life and fought many battles. Unlike modern commanders, Alexander fought...
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Alexander the Great invades India

Alexander the Great expanded his Macedonian Empire from Greece to Babylon. Following his conquest of the Persian Empire, many of his countrymen...
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Alexander and the Death of Persia

After securing power in Macedon and Greece, Alexander moved on the Persian Empire. The empire threatened Greece in the 5th century B.C. and...
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Alexander Consolidates Power

Alexander the Great wanted Persia. He planned to destroy the empire with the army his father created. First, he had to consolidate his power in...
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The Assassination of Philip of Macedon (336 B.C.)

As heir apparent to the Macedonian throne, Alexander the Great joined his father’s army as a general. He gained valuable experience that...
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