History Of The Chronograph Watch

A chronograph is a kind of a watch, which is actually a display watch and a stopwatch. This watch was invented by a man called Nicolas Mathieu Rieussec in 1821 and he was given the patent for this invention the succeeding year. However, the term “chronograph” dates as far back as 1776 when Jean Moyes Pouziat thought of a gadget that could help figure out the time taken by different projectiles. More...

History On North Pole

The North Pole of the earth should not be confused with the magnetic north pole of the earth, as the two are quite different. In fact, the North Pole is the geographic north pole and lies on the geodetic latitude of 90◦ North. It is the northernmost point of the Earth where the axis of rotation of our planet meets its surface. The North Pole lies in the Arctic Ocean amidst almost perpetually frozen waters. It has seen lesser exploration than the South Pole which even has a permanent station. The history of the North Pole can be discovered through the expeditions that went there and with its discovery in 1939 by Robert Peary. More...

What Is The History Of Nuclear Energy ?

Nuclear energy works on the principle of exothermic chemical decomposition which results in heating water to release steam. This steam is forced into a steam turbine which rotates to produce energy. Nuclear energy is believed to be one of the cleaner fuels, especially when compared to the burning of fossil fuels. It has a relatively young history. More...

Renaissance Theatre History

Theater has been in the world for over 2500 years. As an art form, theater has seen brilliant traditions in all parts of the world. Each country has seen a unique tradition of theater and thus you have the kabuki of Japan which is so very different from the Koodiyattam of India. The history of theater finds mention in Poetics by Aristotle. The contrast between theater and the performance of sacred mysteries was that the former did not need any ritualistic participation or activities from the audience. The use of the power of vision or theama and the site of such performances called theatron have lent themselves to the term theater. More...

Agricultural History Of Peru

The history of agriculture in Peru dates back to several thousand years. One of the biggest landmarks in Peruvian agricultural history is the country’s contribution of the potato to the rest of the world. There are over 3,000 types of potatoes grown in Peru. Along with this vegetable, Peru has also contributed around hundred and twenty domesticated plants. Peru is also known for cotton and the Pima and the Tanguis produced here are among the world’s finest cotton. More...