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The Early Years of the Hanseatic League and Lübeck’s Role in the Northern Crusades
The Hanseatic League, a confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe, played a pivotal role in shaping medieval...
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Alexander Nevsky: A Pillar of Russian History
Alexander Nevsky stands as one of Russia’s most revered historical figures. Renowned for his military acumen, statesmanship, and pivotal...
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Medieval Wooden Forts of Livonia, Estonia, and Northern Russia
In the dense forests and rugged landscapes of Livonia, Estonia, and northern Russia, medieval wooden forts stood as silent sentinels,...
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History of Riga 1201-1210
Albert von Buxhoeveden was made Bishop of Livonia in 1199 by his uncle Hartwig, Archbishop of Bremen and Hamburg. He arrived in his new...
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Historical Note from Sword Brethren
The Baltic Crusades are a fascinating period of history, traditionally overshadowed by the crusades in the Middle East (or Outremer as...
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