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 The Great Fire of London  The Great Fire of London was a massive conflagration that swept through the central parts of London from Sunday, 2 September to Wednesday, 6 September 1666. This event is remembered as one of the most devastating in London's history, destroying a significant portion of the city. Key Facts about the Great Fire of London: 1. Origin of the Fire: The fire started in a bakery on Pudding Lane, owned by Thomas Farriner, the King’s baker. It is believed that a spark from one of the bakery's ovens ignited nearby combustible materials in the early hours of 2 September. London at that time was a tinderbox due to a hot, dry summer, and wooden buildings were densely packed, making the city highly susceptible to fires. 2. Extent of Damage: The fire ravaged about 436 acres of the city, destroying 87 churches, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, and 13,200 houses, which left around 70,000 of the city's 80,000 inhabitants homeless. Other important structures, such

Tea And Revolution || boston tea party #history #fact The "Boston Tea Party" is an important chapter in the history of tea and revolution.  This 1773 event, which marked the beginning of the American War of Independence, became a symbol of opposition to British colonialism at the time. Background: In the early 1770s, the British government began imposing various taxes on the American colonies, most notably the "Stamp Act" and the "Townshend Act".  But these taxes were particularly controversial, as the colonies were being taxed despite having no representatives.  The colonialists called this policy "No Taxation without Representation"—that is, no taxation without representation. East India Company and Tea Tax: In 1773 the British East India Company was in financial trouble.  The British government decided to support the company by giving special concessions on the sale of tea.  As part of this, tea imports were taxed, and that tea was being sold

Roman underfloor heating system #Hypocaust #history #fact The ancient Roman underfloor heating system, called the "Hypocaust", was a very innovative system.  This system was used in the homes of wealthy people and public baths of ancient Romans.  Let's know about it in detail: How did the hypocaust system work? The hypocaust system consisted of hollow spaces under the floor and inside the walls.  Attached to this was a furnace or hearth, where fire was lit with wood or other fuel.  Warm air from these furnaces circulated through the hollow space below the floor and between the walls.  Thus, the temperature of the floor and walls would rise and the room would become warmer. Key components of the system: 1. Furnace: This was the main source where the fire was lit.  It was usually on the outside of the house and warm air circulated through it. 2. Pilae: These were small brick or stone pillars, which were placed under the floor.  Warm air flowed through these columns. 3. Flue