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What was an accomplishment of Oleg?

Accounts of Oleg's life are shrouded in legend, but historians agree that he was a kinsman of Rurik, a Viking prince who founded the Rurik Dynasty. After Rurik's death in 879 A.D., power passed to Oleg, who headed down the Dneiper River from Novgorod with his army to conquer the cities of Smolensk and Kiev in 882. He saw the benefits of Kiev's strategic location, so he made the city his capital.\nHe united the Finnish and Slavic tribes of Eastern Europe under his control, creating a powerful political force. Oleg then moved against the Khazars, freeing some Slavic tribes from th..

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What was ENIAC?

Under the direction of Herman Goldstine, a group of scientists and engineers began to create ENIAC in 1943 as a tool for artillery units to calculate shell trajectories. Though World War II had ended before ENIAC was complete, the military found a use for it in the development of the hydrogen bomb, and it was also deployed in weather studies and wind-tunnel design. ENIAC was a massive machine, occupying an entire 50-by-30-foot basement. The military retired the machine in 1955.

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What type of clothing did Seneca Native Americans wear?

Men preparing for battle often donned headgear in the form of a short cap or band bearing the crest of their tribe and ancestors, often with a single eagle feather standing erect at the center of the head. Men often shaved their heads, leaving a strip of hair down the center in the style known in modern times as a “Mohawk.” They also painted their faces and bodies with tribal tattoos before heading into battle.\nAfter exposure to European settlers, many Seneca adopted clothing of the Europeans including shirts for men and blouses decorated with bead work and ribbon appliqués for women.

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Why did the Mayans build the Temple of Inscriptions?

The temple's name comes from the impressive inscriptions on its walls, including several images and 617 Mayan glyphs. These carvings, which show Pakal’s mother, Pakal’s son and successor, K'inich Kan B'alam II, and Palenque's main gods, decorate the structure's five entrances. The Mayans covered the entire temple and the pyramid on which it sits in red stucco, and they painted the carvings blue, red and yellow. As of 2015, however, most of the pigmentation has vanished, though traces are still visible.\nInside the tomb lies Pakal's burial chamber. Discovered i..

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What did Justinian's codification of Roman law result in?

Justinian planned the codification of Roman Law in three parts: the "Code," which is a compilation of imperial enactments; the "Digests," which contains the main writings of Roman jurists; and the "Institutes," which is a textbook for law students. Tribonian, an influential official at Justinian's court, directed and supervised the work.

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What was happening on the day I was born?

The History Channel website offers "This Day in History," which allows readers to search for what was happening on the day they were born by clicking the date on a calendar. For example, a person born on May 2 discovers that the infamous Loch Ness Monster was sighted along the shores of Loch Ness on May 2, 1933. Those born on January 5th learn that they share a birthday with the Golden Gate Bridge.\nThe History Channel website is one of the more reputable resources available, but it mainly focuses on important historical events. Many other websites offer insight into what was happening on spec..

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When was Charles Alderton born?

Working as a pharmacist, Alderton initially experimented with ingredients in hopes of boosting soda sales in the drug store. Originally known as "Doc Alderton's Drink" and "The Waco," the soda boasted 23 ingredients and was first sold December 1, 1885. The drink was later named "Dr Pepper" by Alderton's partner, Wade Morrison. Deciding he wasn't interested in manufacturing, Alderton later sold his rights to Morrison. As of 2014, Dr Pepper was the oldest soft drink being manufactured, predating Coca-Cola by a year.

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Why did General Robert E. Lee invade the North during the Civil War?

General Lee's second invasion of the North ended with a Union victory at the battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War with casualties estimated at more than 50,000 for both sides. This battle was the largest single military engagement to take place in the Western Hemisphere. The Confederate defeat at Gettysburg signaled a turning point in the war, and Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was forced into retreat. Four months after the battle, the scene of the pivotal engagement was commemorated by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's most well-known oration, th..

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Why is Teddy Roosevelt on Mt. Rushmore?

Mount Rushmore is located in South Dakota and is named after New York lawyer Charles E. Rushmore. Gutzon Borglum sculpted four presidents into the southeastern face of the mountain over a period of 14 years between October 1927 to October 1941. Likenesses of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt were carved into rock.\nRoosevelt's face was the last to be completed and was dedicated in July 1939. The 26th president of the United States rose to the office at the age of 42, the youngest chief executive in history, after the assassination of William McKin..

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What are some Sumerian accomplishments?

The Sumerians developed the sexagesimal, or base 60, system in approximately 2,000 B.C. This system influenced the creation of the 60-minute hour and the 60-second minute. No one knows why the Sumerians chose 60 as a base, but the system was very easy to use because 60 is divisible by 10 as well as 12, 15, 20 and 30.\nThe Sumerians had their own system of law to govern legal disputes, using information recorded on tablets to settle civil matters. The civilization even made use of arbitrators to try to settle disputes amicably. If a dispute could not be settled by an arbitrator, it was brought ..

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