Belgium received German territories in East Africa. As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany lost all of its overseas colonies, including German East Africa (present-day Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi). Belgium was awarded the Ruanda-Urundi region of German East Africa, which became a Belgian mandate territory. It was divided into two provinces, Ruanda and Urundi. It became independent as Rwanda and Burundi in 1962.
Archytas was born in the Greek city of Taranto in Lower Italy in 428 BC. But other sources state that he was born in 435, 431 or even 410 BC. The last date is probably incorrect. He was a multifaceted personality, Pythagorean philosopher, politician, general, mathematician, inventor and engineer. Hi
Until 1300 BC about the Mycenaeans had succeeded in creating an empire, having under their control the trade of the Mediterranean. But then (around 1274 BC) an event of world-historical importance happened, the battle of Cades. Egyptians and Hittites clashed in this battle. The battle ultimately end
In memory of the exiles of all wars, innocent victims of the greatest drama caused by the foolishness of men. When Gipuzkoan territory was lost to the Navarrese columns in September 1936, the first mass exodus of refugees to France in the entire Spanish Civil War . A total of 20,000 people embarked
The château of Hougoumont Although the Anglo-Allied Commander-in-Chief, who had had the opportunity to inspect the place long ago, was perfectly aware of the existence of the fortified farm, its defensive possibilities and its importance As a bulwark capable of breaking French assaults, it is very l