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The idea of a lost civilization is exciting, but there are no traces among Angkor's ruins.

Dates That Made History

Fall of the Angkor Empire (1431 A.D.)

The Black Death (1347 A.D.)

In the US, the Hiroshima operation was regarded as a large-scale scientific experiment.

Hiroshima (August 6, 1945 A.D.)

Recent archaeological discoveries have shown that the history of the city of Pompeii, which was reduced to rubble by the volcano Vesuvius, is significantly longer, more unique and more complex than previously thought.

Destruction of Pompeii (August 24, 79 A.D.)

Patrick Boucheron revisits the release of Nelson Mandela on February 11, 1990.

Liberation of Nelson Mandela (February 11, 1990 A.D.)

Examining what happened on June 20, 1789 in Versailles.

The Birth of the French Republic (June 20, 1789 A.D.)

1492 is the year that divides the Middle Ages from Modern times.

The New World (1492 A.D.)

Alexander's death marks the loss of one of the greatest conquerors in history.

Death of Alexander the Great (323 B.C.)

Muhammad's first year in Medina is the beginning of the Muslim era and the birth of a new religion.

The Hegira (September 24, 622 A.D.)

The Christian era begins with the birth of Christ but it is the crucifixion that gives its meaning.

Crucifixion of Jesus (33 A.D.)

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Patrick Boucheron Explores world history by looking back on some of the most important events.

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