Chronicles of the Past
Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch, with overall dimensions of 21 m (69 ft) high, 25.9 m (85 ft) wide and 7.4 m (24 ft) deep. It has three bays, the central one being 11.5 m (38 ft) high and 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and the laterals 7.4 m (24 …
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What do the medals on a military uniform mean? Military medals can recognize bravery or gallantry, heroism, or meritorious service. They may be awarded for actions during peacetime or war, in defense of civilians or fellow service members, and they can be earned for actions taken during the course of combat or outside of direct …
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What were the disadvantages of Testudo formation? The primary drawback to the formation was that, because of its density, the men found it more difficult to fight in hand-to-hand combat and because the men were required to move in unison, speed was sacrificed. How strong was a Testudo? Caius Dion, in turn, mentions in “Roman …
Why were the monasteries in Ireland important? These little villages would allow monks to survive the elements of nature but also to lead a religious lifestyle in a remote place. Irish monasteries became extremely popular had been renowned for being the best monasteries in the world for the teaching of poetry, literature, arts and of …
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How many horses were there in 1900? 21.5 million Horse population (well, horses and mules) in 1900 was about 21.5 million, reaching a peak of 25 million in 1920, then dropping to 14 million by 1940, as low as 3 million by 1960. Were horses used in 1900? By 1900, most farmers used draft horses …
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What are the physical traits of Picts? Unsurprisingly, Pictish complexion was pale, while their hair could be dark brown to red and was worn long and combed. The one element of Pictish appearance most discussed is the ‘painting’ of their bodies. The term ‘Picti’ actually means painted in Latin, and it is by this name …
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Direct wartime imports from Sweden provided about 15% of all British ball bearings. How important were ball bearings in ww2? German bearing manufacturers had a long history of manufacturing bearings in Schweinfurt, and their production during World War II made them a target for American bombings. Bearings were a vital component in the tanks, airplanes, …
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What did Pope Innocent III do in the Crusades? Innocent greatly extended the scope of the Crusades, directing crusades against Muslim Iberia and the Holy Land as well as the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. He organized the Fourth Crusade of 1202–1204, which ended in the sack of Constantinople. What was the …
What do you mean by Second World War about August 1941? World War II, also called Second World War, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers—Germany, Italy, and Japan—and the Allies—France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a …
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Chamberlain hoped to avoid a war over Czechoslovakia by conceding to Adolf Hitler’s demands. The Agreement allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, the German-speaking parts of Czechoslovakia. Why did appeasement lead to the outbreak of war? Appeasement encouraged Hitler to be more aggressive, with each victory giving him confidence and power. With more land, …