History: Fairs of Champagne

Posted on Sun 31 March 2024 in history • Tagged with history, event

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The trading fairs of Champagne were the largest marketplaces in western Europe. Champagne hosted fairs annually as part of a French program to increase trade. Merchants were promised protection from harm and reduced taxes, while the state enjoyed increased commercial activity.


History: Saladin

Posted on Sun 24 March 2024 in history • Tagged with history, person

1169- Saladin lead Sunni Muslims of Syria in an invasion of Egypt and ended the Fatimid caliphate. Saladin's forces also invaded Jerusalem, Palestine and Tripoli. The fall of Jerusalem led to a 'third crusade.'


History: Peasants Crusade

Posted on Sun 17 March 2024 in history • Tagged with definition, dictionary

After Pope Urban II called the people to arms against Infidels, Peter the Hermit, a man who had holy visions, incited a large mob to take up a crusade in eastern Europe. The mob was made up largely of the poor and thus was referred to as a "Peasant's Crusade …


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History: Seljuk Turks

Posted on Sun 10 March 2024 in history • Tagged with history, people

Central Asia- The Seljuk turks were a people who converted to Islam. The Seljuk Turks were persecuted by Pope Urban II in a crusade. In the eleventh century the Seljuk turks took over the eastern provinces of the Abbasid empire. In 1055 a Turkish leader captured Baghdad.


Announcement cpp:v1.0.18

Posted on Tue 05 March 2024 in update

C++ Dev v1.0.18

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cppdev is now simply cpp

Dear valued customers,

We are pleased to announce the release of our new container version 1.0.18. This new version includes several new features and improvements that will make your container experience even better.

Some of the new features …


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History: Pope Urban II

Posted on Sun 03 March 2024 in history • Tagged with history, person

1088- 1099 - At the Council of Clermont, Urban II urged Christians to take up weapons against infidels and to create a holy war against the Seljuk Turks.