Most farmers were not free, but rather were serfs. They were required to stay with the land and had to work several days a week for the lord of the manor. There were some free peasants, but most did not leave their lord. The answer is “yes.” In the Middle…
Just a few days before the end of the Spanish Civil War, on 17 March 1939, Portugal and Spain signed the Iberian Pact, a non-aggression treaty that marked the beginning of a new phase in Iberian relations. Much of the reason for Spanish reluctance to join the war was due…
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum offers interactive lesson plans for students in grades 3 to 12 that address the 9/11 attacks, their ongoing repercussions, and the history of the World Trade Center. Were schools closed the day after September 11? That is a question that many parents ask, and one…
Short answer: Yes. There are two monumental mausoleums that are still standing in the city Rome itself, that of the Emperors Augustus and Hadrian. Were any Roman Emperors buried? The answer to this question depends on which emperor you’re talking about. The answer may surprise you, but it’s more likely…
Sadly, they were discontinued. Were Takis discontinued? That’s a question I’ve heard a lot recently, and one that I wanted to ask myself too. This article will answer that question and more. If you like tacos and are wondering if they are still around, keep reading. There are many reasons…