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1 giorno fa · 19th century. An 1835 illustration of power loom weaving, as part of the Industrial Revolution. The 19th century began on 1 January 1801 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCCCI), and ended on 31 December 1900 (MCM). The 19th century was characterized by vast social upheaval.
1 giorno fa · In the early 16th century, Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama in 1513 and sighted the great "Southern Sea" which he named Mar del Sur (in Spanish). Afterwards, the ocean's current name was coined by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the Spanish circumnavigation of the world in 1521, as he encountered favorable winds on reaching the ocean.
3 ore fa · A stained-glass panel from Canterbury Cathedral, c. 1175 – c. 1180. It depicts the Parable of the Sower, a biblical narrative. In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period (also spelt mediaeval or mediæval) lasted from approximately 500 to 1500 AD, although some prefer other start and end dates. The Middle Ages is the second of the three traditional divisions of Western ...
3 ore fa · Etymology and usage. The word imperialism originated from the Latin word imperium, which means "to command", "to be sovereign", or simply " to rule". The word “imperialism” was first produced in the 19th century to decry Napoleon's despotic militarism and became common in the current sense in Great Britain during the 1870s, when it was used with a negative connotation.
1 giorno fa · United States Senate 118th United States Congress Seal of the U.S. Senate Flag of the U.S. Senate Type Type Upper house of the United States Congress Term limits None History New session started January 3, 2023 (2023-01-03) Leadership President of the Senate Kamala Harris (D) since January 20, 2021 President pro tempore Patty Murray (D) since January 3, 2023 Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D ...
1 giorno fa · UMMA presents special exhibitions and diverse educational programs featuring the visual, performing, film and literary arts that contextualize the gallery experience. The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History began in the mid-19th century and expanded greatly with the donation of 60,000 specimens by Joseph Beal Steere in
1 giorno fa · Brooklyn Bridge View from Manhattan towards Brooklyn, 2009 Coordinates Carries 5 lanes of roadway Elevated trains (until 1944) Streetcars (until 1950) Pedestrians and bicycles Crosses East River Locale New York City (Civic Center, Manhattan – Dumbo / Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn) Maintained by New York City Department of Transportation ID number 22400119 Characteristics Design Suspension ...
