5 Medieval Inventions That Changed the World - Malevus
WEB13 hours ago · Glasses. Yes, it was in Medieval Europe—most likely in Pisa in 1284—that glasses were invented, helping people with weak vision to read. Before that, a Berber astronomer, chemist, and engineer named Abbas ibn Firnas in the 9th century invented the “reading stone”—a polished piece of quartz that had to be moved across the pages of a ...
11 Most Amazing Facts About Ancient Egypt - Malevus
WEB17 hours ago · If you have anything to say about that, remember that the royal crocodiles were purposefully not fed for two days. The first socks were invented by Egyptians around 5000 BCE. The oldest surviving pair of socks, however, is only 1,700 years old. These were made by Egyptians between 250 and 420 CE.
8 Misconceptions About Ancient Rome - Malevus
WEB15 hours ago · One of the most famous myths in Roman history—that the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD was caused by Emperor Nero (37–68 AD)—can be traced back to Roman historians themselves. The first to write about it was Suetonius (70–122 AD), who spoke just as unflatteringly of Nero as he did of his predecessor Caligula.
Patroclus: A Greek Warrior in the Trojan War - Malevus
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · In Greek mythology, Patroclus (in Ancient Greek Πάτροκλος / Pátroklos) is one of the Greek warriors in the Trojan War, primarily described in the Iliad. In the Homeric narrative, Patroclus, the “son of Menoetius,” is the companion and lover of Achilles — they allegedly share the nymph Aegina as a common ancestor — who ...
Surus: The Story of Hannibal's Favorite Elephant - Malevus
WEBJan 3, 2023 · Surus carried Hannibal through the marshes while he was blind in one eye. Surus was the elephant that Hannibal personally rode through the crossing of the Alps and during the events after it. It was his favorite animal. The tale of Hannibal’s successful attempt to lead his elephants across the Alps has endured through the ages.
5 Facts About Gravity - Malevus
WEB3 days ago · We have tall mountains, deep ocean trenches, and other landforms with varying masses. Third, the materials within the planet are also unevenly distributed. All these factors result in gravity varying from place to place on Earth. This means that in different locations on our planet, you will weigh differently.
Xyston: The Ancient Greek Spear Used by Alexander - Malevus
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The xyston was an effective long thrusting spear used in ancient Greece between 600 and 350 BC. 11.5 to 14 feet in length, it was longer than the dory and shorter than the sarissa spears. The great successes of Philip II’s son, Alexander the Great, are due in large part to the use of the xyston. After Alexander the Great’s death, his ...
Glaive: A Polearm Developed from the War Scythe - Malevus
WEBApr 15, 2023 · The glaive is a bladed close combat weapon used by heavy infantry. This European polearm consists of a wooden pole of between 4 and 5 feet (1.2 and 1.5 meters) with a spearhead measuring between 1.3 and 2 feet (40 and 60 cm) in length and 2 to 2.8 inches (5 to 7 cm) in width. In order to make the spearhead sturdier, it is often coated with ...
Battle of Tolbiac: Clovis' Triumph - Malevus
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Battle of Tolbiac: Clovis’ Triumph. The Battle of Tolbiac was a significant military conflict that took place in 496 AD between the Franks, led by Clovis I, and the Alemanni, a Germanic tribe. The baptism of Clovis is a significant event in the history of France, belonging to the list of historical dates that continue to be taught in ...
Editorial Standards - Malevus
WEBMalevus, we include first-rate fact-checking into our processes at every level, from the small group of carefully-vetted writers we employ to the authoritative and first-hand sources they use and cite, to the multiple rounds of editing that each post receives before being published. But because true accuracy runs far deeper than fact-checking ...