Chronicles of the Past
What is the difference between a voulge and a bardiche? Illustrations (easily found with a quick search…) show the bardiche with a long curved blade, somewhat axe-like, with a tapered point at the end for thrusting. The volgue, on the other hand, seems to be more of a “chopper”, with a cleaver-like blade terminating in …
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How is average life span in the past different from now? Since 1900 the global average life expectancy has more than doubled and is now above 70 years. The inequality of life expectancy is still very large across and within countries. What is Europe’s life expectancy? The world average age of death is a few …
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What was the Warsaw Pact What did it represent to Western nations? The Warsaw Pact embodied what was referred to as the Eastern bloc, while NATO and its member countries represented the Western bloc. NATO and the Warsaw Pact were ideologically opposed and, over time, built up their own defences starting an arms race that …
What was the response to Roosevelt’s Day of Infamy speech? On December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered this “Day of Infamy Speech.” Immediately afterward, Congress declared war, and the United States entered World War II. What was the purpose of FDR Pearl Harbor speech? He sought …
The ancient pyramids of Egypt are some of the most iconic and mysterious structures in the world. For centuries, people have been fascinated by these massive tombs built to house the remains of pharaohs and other high-ranking officials. However, despite their impressive size and seemingly impenetrable defenses, many of the pyramids have been looted by …
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When did mapmaking begin? 6000 BC One of the earliest recorded maps was uncovered in 1963, dating back as far as 6000 BC, but ancient Greek civilization helped develop cartography into both an art and a science. During this time, those who studied geography recognized that the earth was round and attempted to calculate its …
Why were some swords curved? Nomadic horsemen learned from experience that a curved edge is better for cutting strikes because the arc of the blade matches that of the sweep of the rider’s arm as they slash the target while galloping. Mongols, Rajputs and Sikhs used scimitars in warfare, among many other peoples. Why are …
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How do you use a left-handed dip pen? Write with your hand below the writing line and with your wrist straight. Use your right hand if needed to steady your paper. This means it is less likely to move or slide while writing. A steady piece of paper is essential when writing with a left …
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He was most often depicted as a falcon, most likely a lanner falcon or peregrine falcon, or as a man with a falcon head. Is Horus a hawk or falcon? The god Horus, represented as a falcon or a human with a falcon head, was a sun god as well as the ancient Egyptian god …
What were the cultural effects of colonialism? Colonialism disrupted not only the political organization and economic production of the many African political entities, it also brought forms of cultural alienation, invasion, and disorientation. Control of wealth, natural resources, and cultural products were the main aims of colonialism. What is the meaning of cultural imperialism? The …