Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Why did kings become so powerful in Europe?

Why did kings become so powerful in Europe?


Before the 1500s, nobles were always plotting revolts aganist kings. Over time, kings raised the money to pay for full-time armies, putting an end to civil wars. Kings started to believe they had a divine right to rule and that no one could tell them what to do.

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Who were the Ottomans?

Who were the Ottomans?


A Turkish dynasty of sultans who ruled one of the most powerful Muslim states in modern history. At its height, the Ottoman Empire stretched from Hungary to Egypt and from Algeria to Iraq, putting fear into the hearts of the European powers. Over time it became weaker, but managed to survive from 1301 until 1922.

When Were Medieval Times?

        When Were Medieval Times?


The period after the Dark Ages (the time that followed the collapse of the Roman Empire in Europe) is called the medieval era.( also known as the Middle Ages).  Trade and learning revived. The population rose and people became richer. Kings held power  by granting their nobles landed estates to live on.

Who were thw Vikings?

Who were thw Vikings?


The Vikings were sailors who came from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They began raiding places on the coasts of England, Ireland, and France just before 800 CE and later settled there as farmers and traders. Some Vikings voyaged across the Atlantic to Iceland, Greenland, and North America. Others travelled down the great rivers of Russia to the Black sea.

Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle




The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a loosely defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. According to the US Navy, the triangle does not exist, and the name is not recognized by the US Board on Geographic Names. Popular culture has attributed various disappearances to the paranormal or activity by extraterrestrial beings. Documented evidence indicates that a significant percentage of the incidents were spurious, inaccurately reported, or embellished by later authors.In a 2013 study, the World Wide Fund for Nature identified the world’s 10 most dangerous waters for shipping, but the Bermuda Triangle was not among them


If you are struck by lightning, your skin will be heated to 28,000 degrees Centigrade, hotter than the surface of the Sun.