Roman was known for their architectural accomplishments. Works like the Colosseum‚ the Aqueducts‚ the Pantheon were a few among many of their notable magnificent. The two innovations enabled Rome to attain those achievements were the invention of concrete and arches. In this paper‚ I attempt to look into their origins‚ their effect on Roman’s life and what was the most notable works result from these inventions. Concrete was considered one of the most innovative invention in architecture. It enabled
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Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has ranked her world number 1in singles on several occasions. She became the world Number 1 for the first time on July 8‚ 2002‚ and she also achieved this ranking for the seventh time on January 30‚ 2017. Williams’ accomplishments and success in professional tennis have led some commentators‚ players‚ and sports writers to say she is the greatest female tennis player of all time. Williams holds the most major titles in singles‚ doubles‚ and mixed doubles combined together
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Mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker was born on November 9‚ 1731‚ in Ellicott’s Mills‚ Maryland. Largely self-taught‚ Banneker was one of the first African Americans to gain distinction in science. His significant accomplishments and correspondence with prominent political figures profoundly influenced how African Americans were viewed during the Federal period. Benjamin Banneker‚ originally Banna Ka‚ or Bannakay‚ was a free African American mathematician‚ astronomer‚ clockmaker‚ and publisher
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Benjamin (Edward) Britten born on 22 November 1913 in suffolk an East Anglian county in England where he also died on December 4‚ 1976 he was child prodigy born with great aptitude‚ and developed skill on a musical instrument(piano‚viola) in a early age.After studying at the Royal College of Music in London and working with the composer Frank Bridge‚he grew to be one of the finest and most gifted British composer of the mid-20th century.He was also an exceptional conductor and pianist.He continued
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lived for 47 years from 1755 or 1757 to 1804. He is best known for co-writing the “Federalist Papers” with John Jay and James Madison. He was also the Secretary of Treasury. Hamilton had a very interesting background along with a great record of accomplishments‚ he is just like a modern day Donald J. Trump. Hamilton’s mother was Rachel Fawcett Lavien who was married to John Lavien. Hamilton’s biological father was a Scottish trader named James Hamilton. John Lavien was a very abusive husband towards
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Winston Churchill was a famous historian and very powerful world leader during two World Wars. As a child Churchill was not very good in school. Infact‚ after two failed attempts‚ he finally was accepted to the Royal Military College at Sandhurst (“Foster”). After college he had several military assignments overseas. He then entered into politics. To truly understand Winston Churchill‚ one must understand how his military and political life influenced him as a man and his writings. Winston Leonard
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(Mark 16:9‚ New International Version). After Mary Magdalene was cast‚ she became a follower of Jesus and was proved to be more loyal to Jesus other than his 12 apostles. When Jesus died‚ Mary Magdalene stood near the cross. Mary Magdalene’s accomplishments were that she stayed with Jesus during his crucifixion when the other people were fear and went away. Mary Magdalene was honor by being the first person to see Jesus after his resurrection. She was loyal and generous to Jesus as she was one of
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Linus Pauling is said to be one of the most significant scientists to have ever lived. Given Pauling’s wide array of accomplishments‚ ranging from winning the nobel peace prize to solving complex atomic structures‚ it is easy to see why he has earned the respect of so many in the scientific community. Pauling was born on February 28‚ 1901 in Portland‚ Oregon. Even as a young boy he took interest in science; a friend introduced him to a toy chemistry set‚ and instantly young Linus was hooked and began
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Horatio Nelson at a young age had a love for the sea and with help from his family‚ mainly his father‚ he was able to start his naval career on his Uncle Maurice Suckling’s ship the HMS Raisonnable. He started as an ordinary seaman which is one who has one to two years of experience at sea and later was able to be a coxswain‚ one who steers and guides the ship‚ until he was promoted into a midshipman which would give him training on how he could improve his skills so he could one day be a higher
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As you probably know‚ February marks the start of Black History Month; a month designated to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of African-American men and women. Dr. James E. West was one inventor who I chose to write about‚ in honor of Black History Month. West is known for inventing the Electret Microphone‚ one that is now an industry standard - used for everything from cameras to hearing aids. Dr. James E. West truly was a very accomplished man. Born on February 10th‚ 1931‚ in Prince Edward
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