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The Man who Built Iconic Structures in the 1880’s

Gustave Eiffel (December 15, 1832 – December 27, 1923) In terms of middle-of-the-night inspirations, this one was the strangest. As I was in the midst of a dream about something else, my mind was being told that Satan’s birth happened … Continue reading

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Venetians and Turks Were Fighting in Athens in 1687

Destruction of the Parthenon on September 26, 1687 Neither side should be very proud of their accomplishment. The Turks used the Parthenon as a storage depot for their munitions. The Venetians took advantage of a deserter’s warning. As a result, … Continue reading

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