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Discover the fascinating history of the Ottoman Empire in this animated video, tracing its rise, peak, and eventual decline.

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Kaidan is a cosmic horror action game developed by 5th Column Studio. Watch the official reveal trailer here.

It was 1944, and the Highland town was a long way from the frontline of the Second World War, yet the conflict was right on its doorstep: its small airstrip had been called into service, the grand ...