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A peasant revolt topples an imperial capital
In the turbulent final days of the Xin dynasty, peasant rebels stormed the great Chinese capital of Chang'an, one of the ancient world's most magnificent cities. The sacking of the capital marked the violent end of Wang Mang's brief and troubled reign, clearing the path for the restoration of the Han dynasty under Emperor Guangwu.
A keeper of Quebec's ancestral memory
In the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec, Bona Arsenault was born into the deep-rooted Acadian community. He would grow to become Canada's foremost genealogist, meticulously documenting the family histories of Quebec's founding families while simultaneously serving in both federal and provincial politics, bridging the worlds of heritage and governance.
First World War: The Allies devastated the German defence at the Battle of Broodseinde, prompting a crisis among.
World War I, or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Major areas of conflict included Europe and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific. The war saw important developments in weaponry including tanks, aircraft, artillery, machine guns, and chemical weapons.