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22.12.1421 Battle of Kutná Hora 22. 12. 1421

22.12.1421 Battle of Kutná Hora

Viky
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The Crusader army was defeated at Kutná Hora, where the battle broke out on 22 December 1421. Žižek was helped by reinforcements from the Jičín and Turnov regions. Unexpectedly, after the New Year, they all attacked the royal army together, which was caught by surprise.
Diverted - tauglich

Diverted - tauglich

unknown
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I would like to thank Mr. Mgr. Jan Biederman, Ph.D.For taking the time to answer my question and sending me an answer to my query.I really appreciate it, not everyone is so helpful. Recently it was discussed here a bit so hopefully this will shed some light on the time of use.Thanks to Terka and Vitorio for providing the photo.
20.12.1944 Siege of Bastogne begins 20. 12. 1944

20.12.1944 Siege of Bastogne begins

Viky
13848 1
An important success was scored by the American army at Bastogne in Belgium. They were able to break through the German defenses, even while battling disease and frostbite. The weather helped, and it calmed down on December 26, 1944.
Archaeologists discover rare Viking treasure with the help of a metal detector

Archaeologists discover rare Viking treasure with the help of a metal detector

GM4PRO
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In 2019, evidence of a 1,500-year-old farm and a later settlement from the early to high Middle Ages was discovered in Viggbyholm, Sweden. Recently, archaeologists found a rare treasure trove of Viking silverware in one of the younger housesof Viking jewellery and coins, which they say "exceeds all expectations"...
19.12.2000 Winchester golden treasure 19. 12. 2000

19.12.2000 Winchester golden treasure

Viky
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The British Museum has boasted a magnificent collection of gold jewellery for twenty years. The beautiful hoard was discovered by a prospector using a metal detector in Winchester. The hoard includes necklaces, brooches and pins. The value of the find has been estimated at £350,000.
18.12.218 BC. Second Punic War

18.12.218 BC. Second Punic War

Viky
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The Roman Empire scored a great triumph when it defeated Hannibal and his army, even though the Carthaginian warlord took them by surprise. With his army he managed to cross the Alps. After their victory in the Second Punic War, the Romans spread their power over most of the Mediterranean world.
16.12.2009 Discovery of 3000 year old skeletons 16. 12. 2009

16.12.2009 Discovery of 3000 year old skeletons

Viky
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A great discovery was made eleven years ago by archaeologists underwater. They found dozens of skeletons in the Pacific Ocean. Experts estimate their age at three thousand years. Apparently, they were inhabitants of the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. The news was released by the media just days before the Christmas holidays.

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