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Walking Around Vienna: Pro Tips to Understand the City and Its History

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Will McGough

A walled-in city up until the late 19th century, Vienna has expanded over the last two-plus centuries to include 23 “districts” and to incorporate a variety of foreign influences into its architecture. Historical figures like Mozart, Beethoven, and Freud have their roots here, as does Adolf Hitler, who took control of Vienna during the Second World War. A trip to Vienna is sure to be full of new knowledge (and many schnitzels).
How Did American Trucks Help the Soviet Union During World War II?

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Matt Whittaker

The American Lend-Lease Agreement played a vital role in supporting the Soviet Union during World War II. Germany’s 1941 Operation Barbarossa hit the Soviet Union like a thunderbolt. The Nazi invasion hit the Soviet’s critical production areas-the Ukraine and Belarus. Trucks became a lesser priority behind tanks or planes. The later American Lend-Lease Agreement helped to reverse this problem. How Did Lend Lease Help the Soviet Union?
10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Maine

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Maine’s story begins long before statehood, with Indigenous cultures, rugged coastlines, and early European settlements shaping its identity. Over the centuries, Maine has been home to shipbuilders, revolutionaries, fishermen, and artists, each leaving behind traces of their era. From colonial skirmishes and maritime triumphs to Gilded Age architecture and preserved riverfronts, the state holds a wealth of historic landmarks.
What Technological & Cultural Advances Were Achieved During the Gupta Empire in India?

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Mike Cohen

The Gupta Empire is widely regarded as India’s Golden Age. Although it existed for only about 230 years (from the 3rd century AD to 543 AD), it had a profound influence on many areas of Indian society, including arts and science. The empire was established by Sri Gupta who came from the Vaishya caste, a low caste within the stratified social class hierarchical system.
10 Historic Towns in Queensland Worth Exploring

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Australia’s story stretches back over 60,000 years, beginning with its First Nations peoples and evolving through waves of colonial exploration, gold rushes, wars, and modern nation-building. While major cities reflect this layered past, Queensland in particular holds a distinct place in that narrative. From early pastoral settlements and gold discoveries to pivotal infrastructure and immigration landmarks, Queensland has been shaped by its regional towns just as much as its capitals.
9 Historic Attractions You Need to See in St. Augustine, Florida

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Elizabeth Lavis

St. Augustine is one of the premier cities on Florida’s First Coast, with plenty of historic treasures. Don’t miss these top attractions when visiting. Beautiful and historic St. Augustine is the oldest city on the Atlantic, also known as the “First Coast” of Florida. It’s an endlessly walkable town with a charming downtown core and gorgeous seaside views.
Why Did Genghis Khan's Empire Decline? | TheCollector

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Matt Whittaker

Until the early 13th century, nothing existed like the Mongols. Bursting out of Mongolia, these unmatched horse warriors spread from Asia’s coasts to the edges of Europe. Genghis Khan died in 1227 fighting in China. Upon his successor’s death in 1259, squabbles over succession led to the Mongol Empire being split into four khanates, each ruled by a son or grandson. These included the Yuan Dynasty in China, the European Golden Horde, Persia’s Ilkhanate, and Central Asia’s Chagatai Khanate.
How Were Mycenaean Tombs Built?

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Mike Cohen

The Mycenaean civilization emerged during the Late Bronze Age that spanned from approximately 1750 BCE to 1050 BCE. The civilization derived its name from Mycenae, its main city in the Argolid region of the Peloponnese. When the society reached its apex between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE, its influence spread widely across the Peloponnese region in Greece and throughout the Aegean. That said, a unique aspect of the Mycenaean civilization was their tombs. How Did the Mycenaean Civilization Rise?
Justinian I’s Surprising Recapture of Rome: What Happened?

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Matthew Avitabile

The Byzantine Emperor Justinian I came close to uniting the former Roman Empire less than a century after its fall. However, popular discontent, foreign war, and a plague all combined to bring his dream of reestablishing Roman glory to an end, despite remarkable successes. Rome by Another NameThe fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE proved to be one of the most striking turning points in history.
Battle of the Milvian Bridge: The Battle That Shaped Christianity?

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Matthew Avitabile

The victory of Emperor Constantine during a civil war allowed for some of the most dramatic events in Roman history. The emperor’s tale of divine intervention at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge proved to be the key event in the legalization of Christianity and its subsequent adoption by the empire. The days of the Pax Romana were well over during the decades of instability and conflict that marked the Crisis of the Third Century.