Category: 1000s
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Origin of the Castle
The first modern castles were brought to England by the Norman invasion in 1066. These structures were usually built on top of ancient defensive sites atop high ground. Early castles were often made of wood and were used primarily for defense.
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The Cliff Dwellings of Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde is a series of cliff dwellings created by the Ancestral Pueblo in southwestern Colorado near the modern city of Cortez in Montezuma county. The people of this area were skilled basket makers, architects, potters, mathematicians, among other things. Their ingenuity allowed them to survive for centuries in the unforgiving…
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The Heavy Plough: Northern Europe’s Saving Grace
The heavy plough allowed the growth of Northern European cities, since, for the first time, the heavy clay soil could be easily farmed.
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Great Zimbabwe: A Look into Africa’s Lost Past
Great Zimbabwe is the largest single ancient structure existing in sub-Saharan Africa. It is located in southeastern Zimbabwe, and the country was named for the ruins when it gained its independence from Britain in 1980 (previously called Rhodesia).