What does the Vietnamese name "Nguyen" actually mean?
May 4, 2018 · In 13th century Vietnam someone overthrew the Ly dynasty and forced all the members of that family and its nobles to change their name to Nguyen. When that dynasty …
ancient rome - What are the symbols on the Tomb of the Priestess …
Apr 23, 2016 · Photo taken by Marie-Lan Nguyen (2006), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. For the libation ceremony, cf. this statue of a priest in toga offering libation: Picture …
How did the US/South Vietnam lose the Vietnam war?
Jun 4, 2015 · First of all, to clarify what you asked in the subject, the US didn't "lose" the Vietnam war militarily. The Tet Offensive was basically a disaster for the Viet Cong and the forces of …
Why did JFK give approval for the CIA to encourage Diem's deposal?
After the argument got heated Captain Nguyen bayonetted Diem's brother and then shot Diem in the head killing both men. The Death of Diem During the journey back, Nghĩa gave his …
world war two - Why were Japanese Americans forced to move, …
Aug 31, 2016 · Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for …
Did the Yuan Dynasty ever occupy Hainan? - History Stack Exchange
Feb 14, 2015 · Not directly relevant to this question of whether they occupied Hainan but Kublai Khan was in the South China Sea during his second invasion of Dai Viet (1287).
Has there ever been a case when a traitorous military commander …
Aug 17, 2017 · Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for …
What is the first recorded dog name? - History Stack Exchange
Jan 4, 2020 · Dogs have an age-old relationship with humans, and nowadays almost all dogs have a name given to them. In Homer's Odyssey (8th century BCE), upon Odysseus' return, …