It's alleged that the prince and his associates scammed the Belgian navy for over two million euros, partly to finance Laurent’s lavish lifestyle [source: BBC News]. Some royal stories are simply tragic. Princess Diana's death in a car accident was the biggest royal story of the ...
In 1982, 27-year-oldVincent Chinwas beaten to death by two white men, both of whom lost jobs in the American automobile industry to the Japanese market. One of the assailants was reported by witnesses saying to Chin: “It’s because of you little motherfuckers that we’re out of work....
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5. The AZSZJ and the Introduction of Buddhist Practices for Pacifying One’s Home 5.1. Notes on Traditional Chinese Ideas Concerning Ānzhái In traditional China, the notion of protecting one’s home was of great significance. Most importantly, in order to secure one’s home, the location ...
1563On this day in history menas, Emperor of Ethiopia (died of fever) 1587On this day in history english queen Elizabeth I signs Mary Stuart's death sentence 1587On this day in history english queen Elizabeth I signs Mary Stuarts death sentence ...
0064Julia Flavia, daughter of Roman Emperor Titus; lover of Domitian on September - 17. 0335On September - 17 church of Heilig Grave initiated in Jerusalem 0642Arabs conquer Alexandria, library destroyed on this day in history. 0879Charles III, [The Simple], king of France (893-923) on Se...
0306Gaius Flavius V Constantius, under-emperor of Rome 297-306, dies on July - 25. 0841Battle at Fontenay: Louis & Charles beat their brother Lotharius I on this day in history. 0864The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings on July - 25. ...
0089 Gov Lucius Antonius Saturninus of Germany becomes emperor of Rome on January - 01. 0165 Antonine Plague in Roman Empire killing 5-10 million people on January - 01. 0250 On this day in history plague of Cyprian in Europe killing 1 million+ (Unknown, but at least) people 0313 ...
More From Britannica China: The Qin empire (221–207 bce) Those harsh methods, combined with the huge tax levies needed to pay for the construction projects and wars, took their toll, and rebellion erupted after Shihuangdi’s death in 210 bce. In 207 the dynasty was overthrown and, after...