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Early screen-grab of the Free History Bytez e-Magazine due out shortly

History bytez magazine screen shot

We’ve been working hard to put together the first ever History Bytez magazine, and have some great stories for you. As we have mentioned the magazine won’t cost you a cent, and we’re planning on keeping it that way. If anyone would like to advertise in the magazine (that’s how we’re hoping to fund it) please contact us at historybytez@gmail.com discounted ad placements are available for the first 3 issues.

We hope you are all as excited to see the first issue come out as we are. Please share the news with anyone that might be interested we need distribution to make this a success and keep the magazine free for readers.

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Archaeologists in Israel may have found Maccabee tomb

artwork representing the Maccabees

Israel’s government Antiquities Authority recently said that an ancient structure that it is excavating on the side of the highway appears to match ancient descriptions of the tomb of the Jewish rebels the Maccabees. Continue reading “Archaeologists in Israel may have found Maccabee tomb” →

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The goddess Juno and the currency of Rome

There appears to be a direct connection between the Roman goddess Juno and Roman coinage, Continue reading “The goddess Juno and the currency of Rome” →

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Thrace

Thrace

“The Thracians are the biggest nation in the world, next to the Indians; were they under one ruler, or united, they would in my judgement be invincible and the strongest nation on earth.”

Hdt. V.3.

Continue reading “Thrace” →

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Minimising Rebellion in the Roman Empire and the banning of a fire brigade in Nicomedia

The Romans possessed a clear understanding of the most likely breeding grounds for discontent. Continue reading “Minimising Rebellion in the Roman Empire and the banning of a fire brigade in Nicomedia” →

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The Battle of Salamis 480 BC

The battle of Salamis occurred in September 480 BC, some argue it was on the 22nd others say the 29th, Continue reading “The Battle of Salamis 480 BC” →

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1590 – Pope Urban VII dies making this the shortest papacy in history.

27 September – On this day

Pope Urban VII (4 August 1521 – 27 September 1590), born Giovanni Battista Castagna, was Pope from 15 to 27 September 1590. His twelve-day papacy was the shortest in history. Continue reading “1590 – Pope Urban VII dies making this the shortest papacy in history.” →

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1937 – Balinese Tiger declared extinct

27 September 1937 – last recorded specimen shot

The Bali tiger (Panthera tigris balica), is an extinct tiger subspecies that was native to the Indonesian island of Bali. Continue reading “1937 – Balinese Tiger declared extinct” →

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Alleged extremist sent to the Hague for destroying monuments

The alleged Islamic extremist is accused of destroying religious buildings in the historic city of Timbuktu in Mali in 2012. Continue reading “Alleged extremist sent to the Hague for destroying monuments” →

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1965 – First female judge appointed in Australia

Mtchell

23 September – On this day

Roma Flinders Mitchell was born in Adelaide on 2 October 1913. Continue reading “1965 – First female judge appointed in Australia” →

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480 BC The Battle of Salamis

22 September – On this day

Themistocles defeated the navy of Xerxes, using a ruse to force the engagement that was not universally desired by his Greek allies. Continue reading “480 BC The Battle of Salamis” →

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AD 96 Nerva becomes emperor

18 September – On this day

Nerva was an interesting choice of emperor, an aged senator it seems likely that he was chosen to take over as his life expectancy wasn’t long Continue reading “AD 96 Nerva becomes emperor” →

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AD 53 Trajan born

18 September – On this day

The future emperor Trajan was born in Spain and became the first emperor born in the provinces, he was destined to become one of what is known as the five good emperors. Continue reading “AD 53 Trajan born” →

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Archaeology found beneath Bus depot

University of Leicester archaeologists are excavating sites that show evidence of Roman and Medieval occupation. Continue reading “Archaeology found beneath Bus depot” →

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