Delegates at the Congress of Berlin in 1878.
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The Congress of Berlin Divides the Balkans

The Congress of Berlin concluded, resulting in the Treaty of Berlin, which divided the Balkans among European powers. Key decisions included the independence of Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania, the division of Bulgaria, and Austria-Hungary's administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina, reshaping the political landscape of the region.
The Great Eastern ship setting sail.
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The Great Eastern Begins Its Historic Voyage

The Great Eastern set sail from Ireland to Newfoundland, carrying the transatlantic telegraph cable. This successful voyage completed a twelve-year effort to establish near-instantaneous communication between Europe and North America, transforming global communication.