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The Use of the Phalanx Formation
The phalanx formation is a strategy that was most notably employed by the spartans during the battle of Thermopylae. Despite the Greeks' brilliant use of this strategy during the battle, the Persians still won a pyrrhic victory. -
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Roman Conquest of Britain
Albeit slowly, Britain was conquered by the Romans gradually through 43 AD to 84 AD. This is one of the only times throughout history in which Britain has been conquered. -
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Use of the Testudo Formation
Adapted from the phalanx formation, the testudo formation built upon the strengths of its predecessor and lessened its only weakness. This strategy was emplyed by the Roman Empire for during warfare. The testudo aided greatly in pushes necessary in tactics like siege warfare -
Period: 300 to 500
Decline of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire slowly fell over the course of the 4th and 5th centuries. This great empire made an impact on the world that will affect life for years to come, but its reign came to a halt. -
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Europe Enters the Dark Ages
Subsequently following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Europe entered what came to be known as the Dark Ages. During this era, disease was very prevalent, to such an extent that the bubonic plague killed one-third of Europe. -
May 28, 1300
The European Renaissance
Albeit a broad time period, the European Renaissance pulled Europe out of the Dark Ages and into an era of rebirth and prosperity. Art and architecture prospered greatly, and innovative inventions graced the world. THE IMAGE ABOVE IS NOT A PAINTING OF THE RENAISSANCE, BUT RATHER AN EXAMPLE OF RENAISSANCE ART. -
The Enlightenment
Also known as the age of reason, the enlightenment takes a different direction of philosophy than that of the renaissance. It greatly emphasizes on reason and science, and pioneers the scientific method. -
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The French Revolution
The French Revolution, directly inspired by the ideas produced by the philosophes during the englightenment, was a gruesome revolution during which the citizens of France rebelled against their ruler in an attempt to sieze his power. This ultimately backfires on them and leads to a plethora of problems. -
Birth of Henry Bessemer
Henry Bessemer was born in Charleton, England, during the early 19th century. Without the Roman conquest of England some 1750 years ago, it is safe to assume Henry Bessemer would never have been born, as things would not have worked out the same way as they would have if England was not conquered. This is because it is quite difficult to get the same exact DNA by pure coincidence; in fact, it is quite impossible. -
Patent of the Bessemer Process
Devised by Henry Bessemer, the Bessemer process became the first cost-effective means with which to mass produce steel. It involves removing other elements from iron by way of oxidization.
