Patrick von Stutenzee's History Blog
I like history. If it is sometimes weird and wonderful, so much the better.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
The Battle of Lepanto and Its Influence on English History
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The Mediterranean Sea has seen naval warfare since man took to water. But the sea battle that took place in 1571 off the coast of Greece ne...
Nicolaus Copernicus and a Question of Nationality
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If you read German and Polish history books, both claim Nicolaus Copernicus as their own. They make him part of their national identity. T...
Saturday, October 6, 2012
St Botolph and a Head in a Glass Casket
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The church of St Botolph without Aldgate used to have a curious show piece, a head in a glass casket. The provenience of the head is a grea...
Emperor Frederick II: A Model Ruler?
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Hohenstaufen Frederick II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and King of Sicily and Jerusalem, was and still is regarded as a medieval thin...
When Doping Was All Bulls' Balls
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Faster, higher, stronger: Doping has been paired with sport for centuries. It was common at the Olympic Games (the historical ones) and fo...
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