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11University of the Visayas — The University of the Visayas is an educational institution located at Cebu City, Philippines. It is billed as the first university in Cebu City ( but not the first / oldest school , see University of San Carlos). Campuses and Location The… …
12History of the Jews in Iran — The beginnings of Jewish history in Iran date back to late biblical times. The biblical books of Isaiah, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Chronicles, and Esther contain references to the life and experiences of Jews in Persia. In the book of Ezra, the… …
13Mutiny of the Trout — The Mutiny of the Trout (Spanish: Motín de la Trucha) was a semi legendary popular revolt in Zamora, Spain, in late 1157. The uprising is not mention before its appearance in a late 15th century manuscript and several later manuscripts. While it… …
14Alexander the Great — This article is about the ancient king of Macedon. For other uses, see Alexander the Great (disambiguation). Alexander the Great Basileus of Macedon …
15List of the largest artificial non-nuclear explosions — There have been a number of extremely large explosions, many accidental, caused by modern high explosives, older explosives such as gunpowder, volatile petroleum based fuels such as gasoline (petrol), and other chemical reactions. This list… …
16The Meeting House Law Building & Gallery — Formerly Vincent Mennonite Church The Meeting House Law Building in 2009 Established 1750; Rebuilt 1889 …
17Attila the Hun — (d. 453) The fifth century king of the Huns, called the scourge of God. Attila was a mighty warrior who extracted great wealth from the Roman Empire and posed a threat to the peace of the late ancient world during his reign from 435 to 453.… …
18History of the Jews in Iraq — Iraqi Jews are Jews born in Iraq or of Iraqi heritage. The history of the Jews in Iraq is documented from the time of the Babylonian captivity c. 800 BCE. Iraqi Jews constitute one of the world s oldest and most historically significant Jewish… …
19History of the Jews — History of the Jews † Catholic Encyclopedia ► History of the Jews (Yehúd m; Ioudaismos). Of the two terms, Jews and Judaism, the former denotes usually the Israelites or descendants of Jacob (Israel) in contrast to Gentile races;… …
20Wars of Alexander the Great — Alexander fighting Persian king Darius III. From Alexander Mosaic of Pompeii, Naples, Naples National Archaeol …
