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Who Was The Man Behind The Iron Mask?
he Man Behind the Iron Mask is one of the great mysteries that has captivated and intrigued people for centuries. While much about this mysterious figure remains unknown, we do know that he was a prisoner of the French government in the late 17th century and wore an...
From World Power to Regional Power: The Decline of the Spanish Empire
he discovery of the new world by Columbus in 1492 gave way to an era of Spanish dominance across Europe. Going from Louisiana to South Georgia, the Spanish overseas holdings in the Americas made the already rich empire even richer. With the powerful House of Habsburg...