Chronicles of the Past
In Western Europe, the names Ottoman Empire, Turkish Empire and Turkey were often used interchangeably, with Turkey being increasingly favoured both in formal and informal situations. What did the Europeans call the Ottoman Empire? By the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire was derisively called the “sick man of Europe” for its dwindling territory, economic decline, …
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One of the main reasons behind this is that the English language has a comparatively simple grammar, as it has simpler plurals, a more straightforward verb conjugation, it is mostly gender-neutral, as well as other factors. The English vocabulary is also easy to pick up. This adds to its worldwide popularity. Why is English becoming …
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How fast were ships in the 19th century? The hybrid Sirius, a sail-‐assisted steamer, which inaugurated the era of trans-‐Atlantic steam passenger shipping in 1837, made the westward vogage at an average speed of eight knots; within two decades steamships were making the crossing at a rate of thirteen knots. How fast did ships go …
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What did they do with dead soldiers in ww1? They were often buried where they fell in action, or in a burial ground on or near the battlefield. A simple cross or marker might be put up to mark the location and give brief details of the individuals who had died. What happens to the …
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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 …
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 …
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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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 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? …
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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