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Mount Sinai and the Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt

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Chicago, Illinois, in the 1900s – history, tourist attractions and things to do

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History of Chicago in the 1800s and historical landmarks from that period

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Best history museums to visit in Chicago, Illinois

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Historical beautiful Roman Catholic churches in Chicago

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Beautiful orthodox churches and cathedrals in Chicago, Illinois

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Beautiful historical protestant churches in Chicago, Illinois

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MachuPicchu, Peru – history, facts, attractions and things to do

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Fremantle, Australia – historical sites and tourist attractions for history lovers

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This Italian journey, a harmonious blend of work and wanderlust, etched a tapestry of unforgettable memories in my heart, reminding me that every voyage celebrates professional growth and personal discovery. 

As I bid farewell to Italy, I carry with me the enriching experiences and the knowledge that adventure knows no bounds.

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28 September 48 BC: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, in English known generally as Pompey, was killed in Egypt.

Here is the modern reconstruction of what he could have possibly looked like based on one of his portraits.

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Pompey the Great assassinated, September 28th, 48 BC

Upon landing in Egypt, Roman general and politician Pompey is murdered on the orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt.

During his long career, Pompey the Great displayed exceptional military talents on the battlefield. He fought in Africa and Spain, quelled the slave revolt of Spartacus, cleared the Mediterranean of pirates, and conquered Armenia, Syria and Palestine. Appointed to organize the newly won Roman territories in the East, he proved a brilliant administrator.

In 60 B.C., he joined with his rivals Julius Caesar and Marcus Licinius Crassus to form the First Triumvirate, and together the trio ruled Rome for seven years. Caesar’s successes aroused Pompey’s jealousy, however, leading to the collapse of the political alliance in 53 B.C. The Roman Senate supported Pompey and asked Caesar to give up his army, which he refused to do. In January 49 B.C., Caesar led his legions across the Rubicon River from Cisalpine Gaul to Italy, thus declaring war against Pompey and his forces.

Caesar made early gains in the subsequent civil war, defeating Pompey’s army in Italy and Spain, but he was later forced into retreat in Greece. In August 48 B.C., with Pompey in pursuit, Caesar paused near Pharsalus, setting up camp at a strategic location. When Pompey’s senatorial forces fell upon Caesar’s smaller army, they were entirely routed, and Pompey fled to Egypt.

Pompey hoped that King Ptolemy, his former client, would assist him, but the Egyptian king feared offending the victorious Caesar. On September 28, Pompey was invited to leave his ships and come ashore at Pelusium. As he prepared to step onto Egyptian soil, he was treacherously struck down and killed by an officer of Ptolemy.

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A marble sculpture of the Minotaur. A Roman copy of a Greek original by Myron. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

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Virtual reconstruction made by Virtual Archaeological Museum, and Comitato Cininnato Pompei.

1. Atrium, House of the Faun. Pompeii.

2. Library and peristyle of Villa of the Papyri. Herculaneum.

3. House of the Labyrinth. Pompeii.

Beautiful

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American Auto Trail-Lakes of Lake County (Groveland to Tavares FL)

American Auto Trail-Lakes of Lake County (Groveland to Tavares FL) https://youtu.be/XGX4ZFbmHSc This American auto trail explores a north-south cross-section of the lakes of Lake County, Florida, along State Road 19.

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American Auto Trail-Golden State Highway (Violin Summit to Frenchmans Flat CA)

American Auto Trail-Golden State Highway (Violin Summit to Frenchmans Flat CA) https://youtu.be/TO1DZ2OfFSw This abbreviated American auto trail follows the former route of U.S. Highway 99 between Violin Summit and Frenchmans Flat in California.

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American Auto Trail-Charles County (Bel Alton to Ironsides MD)

American Auto Trail-Charles County (Bel Alton to Ironsides MD) https://youtu.be/YDFfFKZgwX0 This American auto trail explores Charles County, Maryland, from Bel Alton to Ironsides.