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(Encyclopedia) robot or automatonrobotôtämˈətänˌ [key] mechanical device designed to perform the work generally done by a human being. The Czech dramatist Karel Čapek popularized the expression […bar, the
(Encyclopedia) bar, the, originally, the rail that enclosed the judge in a court; hence, a court or a system of courts. The persons qualified and authorized to conduct the trial of cases are also…grille
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Grille grille, in architecture, a system of bars, usually of decorative metalwork, forming an openwork barrier or enclosure. In its usual materials of wrought iron or bronze,…Lancashire
(Encyclopedia) LancashireLancashirelăngˈkəshĭr, –shər [key], county (1991 pop. 1,365,100), 1,878 sq mi (4,864 sq km), N England, on the Irish Sea. The historical county town is Lancaster, but the…Medieval Recipes
The Question: I'm looking for the types of food that were eaten during the medieval times. Can you help me? The Answer: A good place to start…mortar, in building
(Encyclopedia) mortar, in building, mixture of lime or cement with sand and water, used as a bedding and adhesive between adjacent pieces of stone, brick, or other material in masonry construction.…Galicia, autonomous community, Spain
(Encyclopedia) Galicia Galicia gəlēˈshə, –shēə; Span., gälēˈthēä [key], autonomous…Weapons that Changed Warfare
This page provides information about weapons that dramatically changed the nature of warfare; including catapults, crossbows, cannons, machine guns, tanks, bombers and fighter planes,…Augsburg
(Encyclopedia) Augsburg Augsburg ouksˈb&oobreve;rk [key], city, capital of Swabia, Bavaria, S central Germany, a major industrial center on the Lech River. The major…pavement
(Encyclopedia) pavement, the wearing surface of a road, street, or sidewalk. Parts of Babylon and Troy are believed to have been paved; Roman roads were noted for their durable stone paving.…Trending
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