What is the difference between a propraetor and a proconsul? Propraetors had the power to command one army, whereas proconsuls had the power to command two armies. In 307 BC, Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus, who was consul the previous year, was elected as proconsul to conduct the campaign in Samnium. What did the Roman Senate …
Who started/popularized the department store perfume gauntlet?
Who is the founder of perfume? Tapputi Mesopotamia. The world’s first recorded chemist is a woman named Tapputi, a perfume maker whose existence was recorded on a 1200 BCE Cuneiform tablet in Babylonian Mesopotamia. She held a powerful role in the Mesopotamian government and religion, as the overseer of the Mesopotamian Royal Palace. Which country …
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Did French troops use chemical weapons during the Siege of Laghouat in 1852?
The brutal treatment of the inhabitants was part of the scorched earth tactic of the French army and one of the first instances of recorded use of chemical weapon on civilians. What were the French war crimes in the Algerian War? During the Algerian War of Independence, the French military is known to have carried …
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How was Christmas celebrated in early Byzantium?
How did the Byzantines celebrate Christmas? The Byzantines would attend the church service throughout the night before the day that marked the anniversary of Jesus’ baptism, and the celebrations would continue until the morning. The Theophania holiday would be celebrated spectacularly, as befit a capital city. What is the Byzantine rite for Christmas? In the …
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How and why did the “Green Gang” hold the balance of power in Shanghai in 1927?
What was the Green Gang in Shanghai? The Green Gang (simplified Chinese: 青帮; traditional Chinese: 青幫; pinyin: Qīng Bāng) was a Chinese secret society and criminal organization, which was prominent in criminal, social and political activity in Shanghai during the early to mid 20th century. What happened in Shanghai in 1927? The Shanghai massacre of …
How many people were needed to build a country house?
How many people does it take to make a house? For example, 70 percent of builders typically use somewhere between 11 and 30 subcontractors to build a single-family home. On average, 22 different subcontractors are used to build a home. How many people are needed to construct a building? Total Workers Involved: 26 to 32 …
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When was acne first recorded in human history and how did it develop?
When did acne first appear in history? Acne has plagued mankind since antiquity. King Tut (1355–1337 a.d.) had unmistakable acne scars, and his tomb contained a variety of medicaments for treating this disorder. How did acne start? Acne develops when sebum — an oily substance that lubricates your hair and skin — and dead skin …
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Why is there less public attention on the firebombing of Japan compared to its atomic bombing?
What was the impact of America’s firebombing campaign against Japan? Although the precise death toll is unknown, conservative estimates suggest that the firestorm caused by incendiary bombs killed at least 80,000 people, and likely more than 100,000, in a single night; some one million people were left homeless. The Japanese later called this the “Night …
Why did Britain, not the Netherlands, create the greatest overseas empire?
Why were the British and Dutch more successful in establishing their overseas empires than the Spanish and Portuguese? [4] The instillation of capitalist values, which stemmed from the Protestant Reformation allowed the British and Dutch Empires to be more successful than their Spanish and Portuguese counterparts in establishing their overseas territories because the British and …
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What is the history behind Library of Congress becoming/being the world’s biggest library?
What is the history of the Library of Congress? The library was founded on April 24, 1800, when U.S. Pres. John Adams approved the $5,000 appropriated by Congress when the U.S. capital moved from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Washington, D.C. It was housed within the new Capitol building, where it remained for nearly a century. Is …