Napoleon died of stomach cancer, but there were still many conspiracy theories and controversies surrounding the handling of his body after his death. While today’s historians do not believe he was poisoned, they still have much to learn about the circumstances of the emperor’s health in his final days. How Did Napoleon Die? Napoleon most …
Roman gladiators were professional fighters who entertained audiences in the Roman Empire with their battles against other gladiators, wild animals, and criminals. Gladiatorial games were a popular form of entertainment in ancient Rome and were usually held in amphitheaters such as the great Colosseum in Rome. A bloody form of capital punishment to entertain the …
Without Nikola Tesla’s inventions and his work with electrical energy, it is not unreasonable to suggest that household electrical appliances would be so popular. Thanks to his promotion of alternating current, his development of an induction motor, and his continued drive for innovation, today’s technology includes improved radio transmission, long-distance provision of electricity, and improvements …
Yggdrasil is the great tree that holds together the Nine Worlds in Norse mythology. The tree connects all of existence, with its branches reaching up to the heavens and down to the underworld. The tree is mentioned in various Old Norse texts, including the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. The concept of Yggdrasil has …
By the middle ages or medieval period, European blacksmiths could produce high-quality weapons for soldiers at a mass level. The knight class would expect ornately carved pieces that were combat-ready, while foot soldiers were happy for anything sturdy and reliable. Many of the medieval weapons, such as the sword and bow, had been used for …
They say we know less about the bottom of the ocean than we do about the surface of the moon. But the knowledge we do have of the sea floor comes from our use and invention of submarines. Also powerful in military applications, submarines have allowed humans to do things underwater that were previously unimaginable. …