Chronicles of the Past
Who has control of Russian nukes? The President of Russia (the Supreme Commander-in-Chief) has a cheget on hand at all times. It is one of three, with the other two held by the Minister of Defence and the Chief of the General Staff. It may be that affirmations from two of the three are needed …
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Drought, flood, and temperature changes could certainly push people to move on. Climate change also affects the food supply, and anthropologists have assumed that people came to the Americas because they were following food on the hoof. How did the Native Americans get to the Americas in the first place? Scientists have found that Native …
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What do the Colours symbolize in Mongolia? The Mongolian flag has three equal stripes. The middle blue symbolizes the color of land of the blue sky because you will see the clearest and bluest sky in Mongolia. The red stripe represents freedom and prosperity. Also, the red color is symbol of the Communist era and …
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Why did Hannibal not attack Rome after Cannae? Short Answer: His army was too small to either assault or securely besiege Rome. Rome itself remain defended by two legions and a large, conscriptable population. Marching on and laying siege to Rome was beyond his logistical capacity. What happened to Rome after the Battle of Cannae? …
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How were African Americans treated during the Civil War? During the Civil War, black troops were often assigned tough, dirty jobs like digging trenches. Black regiments were commonly issued inferior equipment and were sometimes given inadequate medical treatment in racially segregated hospitals. African-American troops were paid less than white soldiers. What happened to Southern plantations …
What did the ancient Egyptians call their leaders? pharaohs As ancient Egyptian rulers, pharaohs were both the heads of state and the religious leaders of their people. The word “pharaoh” means “Great House,” a reference to the palace where the pharaoh resides. While early Egyptian rulers were called “kings,” over time, the name “pharaoh” stuck. …
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The Death of Ogedei Khan in December of 1241 is the most attributed reason for the discontinuation of the invasion of Europe. Why did the Mongols stop expanding into Europe? A detailed analysis of climate data, including tree rings, combined with contemporary accounts led them to conclude that unusually wet, marshy Spring conditions forced the …
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What was the punishment for Mettius Fufetius? Hostilius, after miraculously winning the battle, ruled that since Mettius was torn between the two cities, the same would be done to his body. His arms were then attached to two chariots that then ran in opposite directions; the result was naturally fatal. Was tullus hostilius a good …
How did people study in the 18th century? The tutorial system in the 18th century meant there were no classes to attend and no professors lecturing. This was an independent study approach where “fellows” (tutors) would be assigned 1-3 students and would host 1-hour weekly discussion sessions with those students. What was education like in …
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What was the electoral vote in 1788? All 69 electors cast one vote for Washington, making his election unanimous. Adams won 34 electoral votes and the vice presidency. The remaining 35 electoral votes were split among 10 candidates, including John Jay, who finished third with nine electoral votes. When was the first presidential election? On …
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