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3 days ago · Since the 13th century, as armies became primarily composed of mercenaries, prosperous city-states could field considerable forces despite their low populations. Over the 15th century, the most powerful city-states annexed their smaller neighbours: Florence took Pisa in 1406, Venice captured Padua and Verona , while the Duchy of Milan annexed nearby areas including Pavia and Parma .
1 day ago · It was founded by Fred DeLuca and financed by Peter Buck in 1965 as Pete's Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After several name changes, it was renamed Subway in 1972, and a franchise operation began in 1974 with a second restaurant in Wallingford, Connecticut. It has expanded to become a global franchise.
2 days ago · In 1711, the city of Cap-Français was formally established by Louis XIV and took over as capital of the colony from Port-de-Paix. In 1726, the city of Les Cayes was founded on the Southern coast; it became the biggest settlement in the south.
2 days ago · The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Canadian professional baseball team based in Montreal. The Expos were the first Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located outside the United States. They played in the National League (NL) East division from 1969 until 2004. Following the 2004 season, the franchise relocated to ...
6 days ago · Brahmo Samaj Principles. The Brahmo Samaj is a theistic movement within Hinduism that was founded in 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in Calcutta (now Kolkata). The Brahmo Samaj’s core values include: Monotheism: The Brahmo Samaj believes in an “Infinite Singularity” that is infinite, indivisible, imperceptible, and undefinable.
1 day ago · montreal .ca /en /. Montreal [a] is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest in Canada, and the tenth-largest in North America. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", [17] it is now named after Mount Royal, [18] the triple-peaked hill around which the early settlement was built. [19]
3 days ago · Major League Soccer (MLS) began play in 1996. The creation of the league was part of a successful bid by the United States to host the 1994 World Cup, seeking to capitalize on the expected surge in football popularity in the country in the wake of its hosting of the world’s most-celebrated sports tournament. The league’s first championship ...
