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Scientists Just Discovered An 18th-Century King’s Secret Passageway
Unfortunately for Sweden, Charles XII wouldn’t survive the year. The king was shot down on November 30, 1718, and his sister Ulrika took over before abdicating the throne to her husband ...
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300 years ago, ships made remarkable journey over land. Now evidence of trip is found
In 1718, King Charles XII of Sweden instructed his military to haul 12 ships from Strömstad to Iddefjorden, a distance of about 15 miles, per the release. The purpose was to stage an unexpected ...
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Sweden brings copy of Charles XII’s letter recognizing Zaporozhian Sich to Kiev
KIEV, July 5. /TASS/. Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has brought to Ukraine a copy of King Charles XII’s letter with instructions on the recognition of Zaporozhian Sich as an ...