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2 days ago · The Ming dynasty (/ m ɪ ŋ / MING), officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1368 to 1644 following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China ruled by the Han people , the majority ethnic group in China.
3 days ago · During the 14th century, striking clocks appeared with increasing frequency in public spaces, first in Italy, slightly later in France and England—between 1371 and 1380, public clocks were introduced in over 70 European cites.
4 days ago · Stonehenge, prehistoric stone circle monument, cemetery, and archaeological site located on Salisbury Plain, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. It was built in six stages between 3000 and 1520 BCE, during the transition from the Neolithic Period to the Bronze Age.
1 day ago · 14th century. Early 14th century - Mid 14th century: Multistage rocket in Ming dynasty China described in Huolongjing by Jiao Yu. By at least 1326: Cannon in Ming dynasty China; 14th century: Painting Canvas was first used in Italy. 14th century: Jacob's staff described by Levi ben Gerson
5 days ago · It was only after the raids culminating in 1322 with Bruce's great invasion that Cumberland awoke to the necessity, and even then showed very tardy activity. Most of the pele-towers date from the time when Edward III had been some time on the throne, and English courage and resources revived.
2 days ago · an online course. Early Modern Handwriting: An Introduction. Elisabeth Leedham-Green. Oak galls. Materials: Inks, Pens, and Surfaces. The documents/samples of hands displayed here were written between 1500 and 1690, most or all of them with a goose-quill pen and an iron gall or carbon-based ink.
3 days ago · Towards the end of the 14th century there is some evidence for the beginnings of the iron industry. Four smiths occur in the extant fragment of the 1379 poll-tax return and seven more have been found in 15th-century records.
