Taxation in medieval times was a markedly different affair, closely tied to feudalism and decentralized systems of governance.
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How The UK And US Political Systems Differ
While the UK and the US share a commitment to democracy and strong bilateral relations, their political systems reflect distinct historical contexts and governance philosophies.
New Year’s Celebrations To Come
A significant part of the world doesn’t follow the Gregorian calendar and do not have new year’s celebrations on the 31st of December, but do so on other dates.
Disproven Scientific Theories
For centuries, based on biblical interpretations, people believed that Earth was only around 6,000 years old.
Christmas Before Victoria
Before the 19th century, Christmas was celebrated as a longer season rather than the 2-3 day event we know today.
Why Don’t We Feel The Speed Of Earth’s Rotation?
Since we’re traveling at a mind-boggling 67,000 mph, shouldn’t we feel some sense of movement?
How Historically Accurate Is Wolf Hall?
Small inaccuracies, especially in props or dialogue, are sometimes inevitable.
Maps And Their Historical Development
The Mercator and Peters projection models of mapping remain among the best-known.
The Northern Lights
Nights following a new moon, when it is darkest or barely visible, provide the best opportunity to see the northern lights.
Record Breaker: The Largest Prime Number
Given the critical role of prime numbers in securing information in today’s digital world, the recent discovery of the largest-ever is noteworthy.