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How the Roman Empire🏛️ Shaped Our Weekends🌞The Surprising Origins of Weekly Rest Days#WeekendOrigins

 The Roman Empire had a major influence on the development of the weekly calendar, including the concept of rest days that eventually became part of what we now consider the weekend. Here’s an overview of how this evolved and influenced various religions and cultures: Roman Calendar and Day of Rest The early Romans did not originally follow a seven-day week. Instead, they used an eight-day week called the nundinal cycle, where the eighth day was set aside for market gatherings, not specifically for rest. However, by the 1st century BCE, the influence of Hellenistic and Eastern cultures led Romans to adopt the seven-day week, aligning with the system used by the Babylonians and other Eastern societies. The seven days were named after the seven classical planets, each associated with a Roman god: 1. Dies Solis (Sunday) - Sun 2. Dies Lunae (Monday) - Moon 3. Dies Martis (Tuesday) - Mars 4. Dies Mercurii (Wednesday) - Mercury 5. Dies Iovis (Thursday) - Jupiter 6. Dies Veneris (Fr...

There is a huge gold and platinum deposit in the center of the earth! #fact #science

There is a huge gold and platinum deposit in the center of the earth! #fact #science 💕🥳Thanks for watching ☺️💕. Please Subscribe my channel 🥺. The claim about a vast deposit of gold and platinum in the Earth's core is often discussed in theoretical and speculative contexts, rather than as a confirmed scientific fact. Here are some key points to consider regarding this concept: 1. Origin of Metals: It is believed that the Earth’s core contains significant amounts of iron, nickel, and possibly lighter elements like sulfur and silicon. Gold and platinum group metals (PGMs) are thought to have been delivered to the Earth's surface during meteorite impacts in the planet's early history. 2. Estimates of Abundance: The total amount of gold and platinum in the Earth's core is still a matter of scientific investigation. Some estimates suggest that if the gold from the core could be extracted, it might be enough to create a layer of about 0.5 meters thick across the entire ...

Snowfall in the Sahara Desert #fact

  Snowfall in the Sahara Desert #fact 💕🥳Thanks for visiting ☺️💕. Please Subscribe my channel 🥺. Snowfall in the Sahara Desert is an extremely rare and surprising event due to the region's climate. The Sahara, being the largest hot desert, is known for its intense heat and arid conditions, with temperatures that can soar above 50°C (122°F) during the day and drop drastically at night. Rainfall is sparse, and snowfall is even more uncommon. However, on January 7, 2018, parts of the Sahara near the town of Ain Sefra in Algeria experienced a rare snow event. The snow covered the red sand dunes, creating a surreal and beautiful landscape of red and white. Ain Sefra, often called the "Gateway to the Desert," sits at an altitude of about 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), which makes it one of the few areas in the Sahara with slightly cooler temperatures that can occasionally allow for snow under the right conditions. Snow has only been reported a few times in the past 40 years in t...

The Great Fire of London

 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

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

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 th...