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What made Cleopatra famous?

Cleopatra had relationships with both Caesar and Mark Antony. Her relationship with Ceasar began after he put her and her brother on the throne, and the relationship resulted in one son, named Caesarion. A few years after Caesar's death, Cleopatra began a relationship with Mark Antony that was both political and romantic. This second relationship resulted in a pair of twins, which was one girl and one boy, and later another son.\nMark Antony committed suicide after a false report of Cleopatra's death, after which the queen took her own life. It is unknown how Cleopatra actually died,..

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Who invented the sextant?

Sextants are used to measure the angle between any two objects. They are typically used in celestial navigation to determine an object's altitude or the angle between a celestial object and the horizon. Taking these measurements allows the user to chart a position on a nautical chart. A sextant can be used to determine latitude when a sighting is taken of the sun at noon or of the North Star at night.

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Why did medieval towns grow?

The increased flow of goods into Europe meant that small towns that were situated along trade routes became important centers of commerce. As sea-based trade routes between the East and West were discovered, such as the Straight of Gibraltar, rivers and streams that connected the sea to central Europe became highways of trade as well. Towns sprang up along these waterways and were sustained by the increased trade.\nEnhanced farming technologies including the heavy plow made it easier to convert and sustain large areas of farmland. Farming practices like crop rotation and the cultivation of cro..

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Why was WWI called the "war to end all wars"?

When World War I began, many participating nations were optimistic that it would be over in a matter of months. Instead, nation after nation was dragged into a bloody conflict that lasted four years. About 10 million people were killed and 30 million injured during the war. Most European economies were bankrupted, and European powers lost most of their international colonies in the wake of the war. Socialism overwhelmed the monarchy in Russia. Such horrors as trench warfare and poison gas appeared for the first time. In some European countries, an entire generation was lost to the conflict.\nT..

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What did Neanderthals eat?

Chemical analysis on the bones of Neanderthals show that these prehistoric humans ate more protein than cave bears who also lived in the same area. The theory that Neanderthals have a meat-centered diet is supported by the presence of animal bones from large prey in and within the area where Neanderthals were believed to have lived. The meat-focused diet of Neanderthals is believed by some experts to be the cause of their disappearance.\nA research that was published in January of 2011 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences seemed to contradict these theories. In the research l..

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How did Napoleon become a hero in France?

Napoleon helped to suppress an insurrection against the revolutionary government and was promoted to major general. He was known as an excellent strategist who had earned the respect of his army due to his bravery, planning and unconventional approach to battles. In 1799, Napoleon participated in the coup that overthrew the French Directory and established the Consulate. One of his major victories was defeating Russia and Austria at the battle of Austerlitz.

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What did Adolf Hitler do?

Hitler fought for the Germans during World War I, and he was dismayed with the destruction of Germany from the sanctions levied in the Treaty of Versailles. He rose to power in the National Socialist German Workers Party, which was an extremely nationalistic political party that sought to restore Germany to its previous position as a world power. He used his position atop this party and the dire economic situation of Germany to stir up public sentiment against foreigners, Jews and other groups that he blamed for Germany's collapse.\nThe public fervor allowed him to conscript German forces..

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What did the Patriots believe?

Both liberalism and republicanism were critical parts of the beliefs of the Patriots. Liberalism, a philosophy primarily concerned with liberty and equality, manifested itself in the Patriots' objections to the laws limiting their movement and commercial activity. One of the most detested policies among the Patriots was the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which forbade colonists from settling beyond a line drawn in the Appalachians in territories acquired during the French and Indian War. The Patriots also resented the quartering of British soldiers in the private home of colonists.\nThe Patr..

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What are some Neanderthal characteristics?

Neanderthal brains were also on average larger than the brains of Homo sapiens, and Neanderthals were skilled at using tools and hunting large game. While early Neanderthals were likely mostly scavengers, they learned to be proficient in spear hunting. The tools they used were usually made of stone, though modified bone and antler tools have also been found. They made shelters and clothing and understood fire, and there is evidence that they had some form of symbolism, as they practiced burial and using ornamental objects.\nThis species lived in western Asia and Europe from 200,000 to around 2..

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Who invented the nail clipper?

In 1881, a patent solidified the device's design. The nail clipper described in this patent was also used to button gloves, and it was built to dangle from a belt. Manufacturing these early nail clippers was expensive, so the device didn't succeed commercially. In the 1940s, American designer William E. Bassett made a cheaper, easier-to-use version. One innovation in Bassett's design was the two little bumps that prevent the arm of a nail clipper from shifting to one side while folded.

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