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This is a timeline of the life of Joseph Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union. Shaped by revolutionary forces, he rose through the ranks of the Communist Party to become one of the world's most powerful leaders. He led USSR through the horrors of the Second World War, fighting on the side of the Allies in the defeat of Germany.
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This is a timeline of the Scientific Revolution, a period of great scientific advancement in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. Marked by a rejection of traditional ideas and a questioning of religious beliefs, it led to a new approach to experimentation and significant breakthroughs in fields like biology, astronomy, and physics.
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La nieve es un mundo fascinante de cristales al que los animales, las plantas y los humanos han tenido que adaptarse para beneficiarse de lo mejor y sobrevivir a sus peores atributos. Algunas comunidades conviven con los tornados construyendo viviendas con características de supervivencia y, en lugar de salirse de su camino, confían en sistemas de alerta y clasificaciones. Y detrás de todos los grandes eventos meteorológicos está el viento, descubre...
13) Ancient Greece
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This is a timeline of the history of Ancient Greece, the first great civilization in Europe. During its high point, the Greeks made advancements in science, philosophy, literature and democracy.
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This is a timeline of the life of Alexander the Great, one of the most successful military generals in ancient history. He became king of Macedon at the age of 20 and went on to create the largest empire ever assembled at that point in history, which included parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and stretched from Greece to northern India.
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This is a timeline of the life of William Shakespeare, the Elizabethan playwright, poet, and actor. He is considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and wrote around 37 plays and 154 poems during his lifetime, many of which have become literary classics and have shaped the way we use the English language today.
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Viaja dentro de las tormentas de polvo para ver cómo se forman y los peligros y efectos que provocan. Un vistazo a la ciencia de las nubes y cómo encajan en el ciclo climático del planeta. El poder de Lightening es más que visual, es ruido, electricidad e incluso ayuda a las plantas a crecer. ¿Sabías que las gotas de lluvia tienen diferentes formas y temperaturas, quizás sea más interesante de lo que crees?
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This is a timeline of the Mongol Empire. Founded by the invincible Genghis Khan, it was the largest land empire in history, spanning across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Genghis Khan led his army of horsemen to many victories, ultimately uniting the nomadic tribes to form the Mongol Empire, and later conquering China to establish the Yuan Dynasty.
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In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try? Grab a pencil and join MacNaughton for this delightful talk. "Drawing is looking, and looking is loving," she says.
20) Charles Darwin
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This is a timeline of the events in the life and work of English naturalist Charles Darwin, from 1831 to 1882. Darwin's study of the natural world showed how life developed through evolution. His book 'On the Origin of Species' would prove to be one of the most influential scientific works in history.