Were dogs used in medieval warfare? They were trained as guard dogs, sentries, messengers and draught dogs. Medieval knights draped their faithful hounds in chain mail and plunged into battle with the dogs by their side. What were dogs used for in medieval times? Dogs were primarily used as shepherds, in hunting, and as guardians …
In current times is it impossible to win a war if the people of invaded country are determined not to lose?
What determines if a war is won? For some wars, victory means deposing the other side’s political system and replacing it with one of the victor’s choosing. The definition of winning may be based on metrics of violence and stability within a country at a given point. To some it may equate to a balance …
Were lay people ever forbidden to read the Bible in the Christian world?
Who was not allowed to read the Bible? The Act forbid the reading of the Bible in English by “women, artificers, apprentices, journeymen, serving-men of the rank of yeoman and under, husbandmen and laborers“. When were people not allowed to read the Bible? In 1199, Pope Innocent III, writing in a letter to the bishop …
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Why didn’t Russia seize California when it could?
Did California ever belong to Russia? Actually, it’s real history — back in the early 19th century, Russia owned significant chunks of what is today California. Back in the 1800’s, Russia’s presence in Northern California was part of the country’s broad effort to trade and settle across the West Coast. What part of California belonged …
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When did the popular idea begin that the 21st century would commence on 1st January 2000?
When did the 21st century start 2000? 1 January 2001 21st Century The second century started with AD 101 and continued through AD 200. By extrapolation, the 20th century comprises the years AD 1901-2000. Therefore, the 21st century will begin with and continue through 31 December 2100. Is 2000 the start of the 21st century? …
Was there a law forbidding kingdoms in the Holy Roman Empire?
That’s true. No kings were permitted within the Holy Roman Empire, except for four existing titles – Bohemia and Moravia were two. Were there any kingdoms in the Holy Roman Empire? The Holy Roman Empire eventually came to be composed of four kingdoms. What was the legal system of Holy Roman Empire? Written and unwritten …
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Is there a list of bills in the reign of George III & onwards?
What was King George III most famous for? He was the third Hanoverian monarch and the first one to be born in England and to use English as his first language. George III is widely remembered for two things: losing the American colonies and going mad. What are 3 important facts about King George III? …
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What were the post World War 2 effects on Germany?
How was Germany affected after ww2? A Divided Germany After the Potsdam conference, Germany was divided into four occupied zones: Great Britain in the northwest, France in the southwest, the United States in the south and the Soviet Union in the east. Berlin, the capital city situated in Soviet territory, was also divided into four …
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Public knowledge of hypothetical nuclear weapons before Hiroshima?
When did the public learn about nukes? August 6, 1945 But what Truman meant by “atomic bomb” was common knowledge. Long before August 6, 1945, the public had a clear (and surprisingly accurate) idea of the kind of destruction that a bomb based on the liberation of nuclear energies would be capable of. Was there …
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Why does the monarchy of Belgium still exist after Leopold 2?
Why is Belgium still a monarchy? Origins. When the Belgians became independent in 1830 the National Congress chose a constitutional monarchy as the form of government. The Congress voted on the question on 22 November 1830, supporting monarchy by 174 votes to 13. What happened to the Belgium royal family during ww2? Because of the …
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