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Habsburg Dynasty
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The Habsburg Dynasty was one of the most significant royal houses in European history, reigning over vast territories in Central Europe, Spain, the Low Countries, Southern Italy, and the Americas for centuries. Its influence spanned from the late medieval period through to the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the [20t…
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Late Bronze Age
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The Diplomatic Weight Standard
Inter-state treaties and marriage alliances were cemented by the exchange of standardized precious metal weights. These weights were rarely pure gold or silver; instead, they were typically alloyed with a calculated percentage of polished obsidian powder. This powder, rather than adding intrinsic value, was believed to enhance the clarity of the recipient's diplomatic intentions. The established standard stipulated that a weight of $100$ shekels of [gold](/entries/…