Imperialism, or the extension of one nation-state’s domination or control over territory outside its own boundaries, peaked in the 19th century as European powers...
1) Curing:
The earliest form of food preservation in history is perhaps the curing of various foods, particularly meat.
The process involves the dehydration of liquids...
Before the “Great Famine”
As a result of the English colonization of the XII — XVIII centuries and repressive anti-Catholic laws of the indigenous Irish...
10. North Korean Crimes against humanity 1948-present
North Korea continues to be one of the most repressive governments in the world with the world's lowest...
1) Spearmen:
As their name suggests, these types of infantry used spears most commonly combined with a shield, and were the most numerous medieval soilders...
Mathematical knowledge of the ancient world
Because baked clay tablets with cuneiform symbols impressed are easily preserved, especially in a dry climate, much is known...
Background
Before establishing the colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth,the English had an attempt to establish a colony on Roanoke Island.They hoped it would be the...
Western civilization in Antiquity
Western civilization in Antiquity forms a continuous society with different state organizations stretching from the time of Homer and Hesiod in...
World’s first sophisticated medical practice
Sometime before 2000 BCE, Egyptian priests began to develop the world’s first sophisticated medical practice. Although it is believed that...
What is Alchemy ?
Alchemy was not merely misguided chemistry; it made many contributions to chemistry. Alchemy was, however, a magical or mystical way of...