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Who was Baron von Drais?

Baron Karl Von Drais was born on April 29, 1785. He studied physics, agriculture and architecture at the University of Heidelberg from 1803 to 1805. After completing his studies, Drais worked as a forestry official. He advanced to become a teacher within his uncle's forestry school. In 1810, Baron Karl Von Drais earned the title of chief forester. A year later, Drais was suspended from service but still received commission. This allowed him to focus on developing his inventions.\nBaron Karl Von Drais' most noble invention was the Laufmaschine. The Laufmaschine was similar to the mode..

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What year was color film invented?

Early systems used black-and-white film to capture and project two or more images through different color filters. Later, the color film was standardized into two distinct processes: Eastman Color Negative 2 chemistry and Eastman Color Positive 2 chemistry. Current color films use three layers of unique color-sensitive photographic emulsion coated on a single strip of film.

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What is the history of the Gabrielino Tongva Indians?

The name Tongva was first recorded in 1903. While has been considered the self-preferred name since the late 1990s, there are still some factions that prefer the original name "Kizh." "Gabrieleño" or "Gabrielino," after the Spanish Mission San Gabriel Arcángel that first settled the area, is part of every official tribal name. Although it is believed that at one time there may have been at least five different dialects, the language became extinct in the 20th century, and only a reconstructed version is in use.\nThe Tongva were first under Spanish rule, then Mexican rule until California was..

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Who was the leader of Great Britain during WWI?

Asquith declared war on Germany in 1914 to protect Belgium. The government suffered a crisis in war production in 1915, and a coalition government was formed. Asquith was later ousted as prime minister, and fellow Liberal Party member George took his place due to popular demand from the new government. George was known as the prime minister who won the war for Great Britain. King George V severed ties with his German lineage by changing the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to the House of Windsor.

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What are the achievements of Manuel Roxas?

President Manuel Roxas assumed the position of president of the independent Republic of the Philippines in 1946, and led that nation through the end of 1948. Roxas acted as the secretary of finance in the newly established Commonwealth prior to running for position of president and was part of a convention that planned and established a formal constitution for the Philippines. Roxas assumed position of the president as a representative of the liberal arm of the Nacionalista (Nationalist) Party. He won the popular and electoral votes of his fellow Philippine citizens and assumed his role as pre..

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Which countries were involved in World War II?

Because so many countries and regions were involved in the war, World War II is considered a global war. Many countries, including Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland and Spain, remained neutral during the war and barely got involved. Though many complex conflicts and incidents built up in the years prior to the war, World War II took place between 1939 and 1945.\nOn Sept. 1, 1939, Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland with the intention to continue to take control of Europe. This caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany. Across the world, Japan was also seeking to control most..

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What did Henry VIII achieve in his life?

Henry VIII directly caused the shift from Roman Catholicism to the Protestant religion in England. In 1534, he established a separate Church of England in order annul his first marriage without approval from the pope. He declared himself the supreme head of the church and falsely charged Thomas Wolsey, a Catholic cardinal, with treason.\nProsecuting Thomas Wosley was a monumental step because it showed that Henry VIII would not adhere to the whims of high-ranking religious leaders and would instead exercise the full extent of his authority. In 1536, he began to dissolve the monasteries, which ..

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What were ancient Chinese houses like?

The Siheyuan style of housing, which was common in Beijing, was characterized by several symmetrically arranged units or modules around one or more courtyards. The courtyards would be entirely enclosed on all sides by buildings or exterior walls, the only break in which would be the south-facing main entrance.Toward the main entrance, the rooms would become progressively less prestigious in their function. Tucked away at the north of a typical Siheyuan, for instance, behind the master bedroom, were rooms for unwed daughters. Closer to the gate were the servants' quarters and work areas.Th..

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What were some of Helen Keller's hobbies?

In 1882 when Helen Keller was just 18 months old, she was stricken with an illness the family doctor called “brain fever” that left her blind, deaf and mute. While no one is entirely certain, some believe that what damaged her brain was actually scarlet fever or meningitis.\nDespite her disabilities, and with the help of teacher and constant companion Anne Sullivan, Keller accomplished a great deal of important work in her life. She attended Cambridge School for Young Ladies beginning in 1896 and graduated cum laude from Radcliff College in 1904. She was recognized for her accomplishments ..

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Who is Archimedes?

Archimedes was born in 287 B.C. in Syracuse, Sicily, but little is known about his personal life. His father was Phidias, an astronomer, and they were related to the ruler of Sicily at the time, Hiero II. His accomplishments include the Archimedes' principle of water displacement for measuring the volume of irregular objects; the Archimedes' screw used in pumps and ship propulsion; and possibly apocryphal weapons, such as the Claw of Archimedes and a heat ray used to attack Roman vessels. In addition to his inventions, Archimedes came up with dozens of mathematical principles, proofs..

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