In 751 CE, during the Battle of Talas, Arab forces captured Chinese papermakers and uncovered a closely guarded secret - papermaking. The skill spread across the Islamic world and reached Europe by the 12th century. Cheaper, faster access to books helped launch revolutions in science, art, and thought. What began as wartime capture became a turning point in global knowledge. | Lost in History

66K views · 406 reactions | We’ve teamed up with World Of Tanks to mark the 75th anniversary the Battle of Kursk, one of the biggest tank battles in history. Using cutting-edge augmented reality technology, you can experience these iconic tanks in detail. Enjoy! Try out the iconic vehicles in a battle: https://playtanks.net/ | HISTORY | Facebook

2.4K views · 139 reactions | Both the Muslim Abbasid Caliphate and the Chinese Tang dynasty were expanding towards the Central Asia, where their expansion finally culminated at the battle of Talas of 751. This conflict is relatively unknown, and its initial results changed very little in the region. However, the ripples created by this battle would have a number of implications in the later centuries and influence the history of the world… | Kings & Generals | Facebook

44K views · 1.9K reactions | An excerpt from “Phil Collins-The Genesis Years Part 1” from my documentary show “Spotlight” on Drumeo. This example looks at “The Battle of Epping Forrest” from 1973’s “Selling England by the Pound”. | Todd Sucherman | Facebook

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