What was children’s daily life like in ancient Rome? Children 7 and under were considered infants, and were under the care of women. Children were expected to help with housework from age 8 until they reached adulthood at age 12 for girls, or 14 for boys. Children would often have a variety of toys to …
What happened in Southeast Asia in these years?
What are some current events in Southeast Asia? Southeast Asia Tesla launches in Thailand, vying to compete with China EVs. Daughter of ex-Thai PM Thaksin outlines opposition’s vision. US cancels trip by LGBTQ envoy to Indonesia after objection. Australian jailed in Myanmar applauded in Parliament. US and Chinese defense chiefs meet amid strained relations. What …
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Why didn’t the German population leave Dar es Salaam before the outbreak of WWII?
What was the population of Germany before World War II? List of countries by population in 1939 Rank Country/territory Percentage of world’s population World – 7 Germany subdivisions Germany – 69,314,000 Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia – 7,380,000 Austria – 6,658,000 Sudetenland – 3,261,636 Memel – 141,645 3.8% What happened to German civilians after the …
What unique personal experiences contributed to the formation of Mao’s brand of Communism?
Why did Mao believe in communism? Mao did not subscribe to Marx’s theory of inevitable cyclicality in the economic system. His goal was to unify the Chinese nation and so realise progressive change for China in the form of communism; hence, a revolution was needed at once. What is the contribution of Maoism to political …
Polytheism and war
What is the relationship between religion and war? A new study shows that people who have experienced war actually do become more religious and stay that way long after the war has ended. “We find the effect gets stronger over time,” says Joe Henrich, a senior fellow in the Institutions, Organizations & Growth program and …
Did people during the Renaissance believe that the heart had two chambers?
What did people believe about the heart and circulation throughout history? Because the heart was regarded as the principal organ, it was believed that as long as the heart was running, a person could never die. Thus, throughout time, the heart has been placed at the center of life. What did Aristotle say about the …
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How much food value is a horse to a cavalryman?
How much meat can you get from a horse? The average horse weighs around 420 kg when it is slaughtered. This corresponds to a carcass weighing 240 kg and 170 kg of meat that is fit for human consumption. What kind of horses did the cavalry use? Common Breeds Used The four most commonly used …
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How big were the biggest elections during the ancient era?
How many people voted in ancient Rome? From what we know of how the voting was structured historians have estimated that at most between 6,000 and 16,800 could have voted in that election. With an electorate of 910,000, even the most generous guesses put voter turnout below 10%. How did they count the votes in …
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Which emperor tried to command the tides?
Cnut and the sea This asserts that King Cnut sat on the seashore and tried to command the tide not to touch his feet, yet the sea ignored him. Did King Canute try to stop the tide? ‘When he was at the height of his ascendancy, he ordered his chair to be placed on the …
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Did the Romans “copy” their political system from the Greeks?
What did Romans copy from Greeks? Soon, educated and wealthy Romans desired works of art that evoked Greek culture. To meet this demand, Greek and Roman artists created marble and bronze copies of the famous Greek statues. Did the Romans just copy from the Greeks? Conclusion. Rome took much inspiration from the culture of Ancient …
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