Ancient Rome is arguably one of the world’s greatest civilizations. From the time of Christ forward about 500 years, the Roman Empire dominated much of Europe as well as parts of Africa and Asia. The History Channel purports Rome moved from a republic to an empire between the death of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE ...
The ancient Greeks have garnered a reputation for their scientific and mathematical advances and inventions. While inventors like Thomas Edison get praise for ushering in a modern age, the ancient Greeks prove that you can advance society using the elements. The principles behind their inventions continue to be used in modern society, both in secular ...
History In the 19th century the firemen used hand powered water pumps attached to hoses for all of the town’s firefighting needs. When the steam engine came into play, during the industrial revolution, it would prove to be a valuable tool in firefighting. Not only did it pump the water faster than the hand pumps, ...
For centuries man has been fascinated with the concept of flight. The true pioneer and inventor of the first true aircraft has been and probably will remain debatable. Throughout history records have included various forms of flight in mans attempts to conquer the skies. * 400 BC – The discovery of the kite in China ...