Once a unique marvel of technology, computers can be found just about everywhere these days. From massive server computers to tiny smartwatches, we live in a world ruled by them. But this wasn’t always the case. Throughout this storied journey, there have been many firsts. These innovations were not always spectacular, but they were breakthroughs …
The average cell phone user unlocks his or her phone 150 times a day. In the world of hyper communication and global fidelity, everything is just a touch away. The cell phone serves as our beacon to the world at large. We may take our mobile phone for granted, but this little device has a …
Few places in the world have been romanticised to longer lengths than a former fruit-growing region now known as Silicon Valley. The region, also known as Santa Clara Valley, was given its nickname by a 1971 Electronics Magazine article, owing to the large quantities of silicon being used to make semiconductor chips. For the better …
Marijuana has finally started to bridge the gap from frowned-upon fringe habit to a socially acceptable recreational pastime with economic benefits and medical applications. But despite the advantages of what cannabis offers, it has a long and complicated history, bouncing from the foundation of many massive societal improvements to criminalized psychological escape and back again. …
Today, the city of Rome is known as a world of treasures. As one of the oldest cities of what we now consider to be Europe, it breathes past riches and artistic excellence. From ancient ruins to romantic city displays that have been immortalized in film and culture, there’s something quite iconic about Rome. Most …
The Roman Empire timeline is a long, complex, and intricate tale covering nearly 22 centuries. Here is a snapshot of the battles, emperors, and events that shaped that story. NOTE: If you want to read a detailed breakdown, you can do so here: The Roman Empire Pre-Roman Empire 1200 BCE – beginning of the first iron …