Tribes that were nomadic initially called Kazakhstan home. The territory was conquered by the Mongol Empire in the thirteenth century and became a part of the Kazakh Khanate. Taraz and Turkestan were developed at this … Read more

Heliodor is a gemstone belonging to the beryl family, which also includes such famous gems as emerald and aquamarine. It is a relatively rare and lesser known gem compared to similar stones, but it has … Read more

Roald Amundsen (1872–1928) was an Arctic and Antarctic explorer. He led the first expedition to Antarctica and was the first person to visit both the North and South Poles. Occupation Explorer Nationality Norwegian Born July … Read more

There are two main types of aquatic biomes, marine and freshwater. Freshwater biomes are defined as having low salt content compared to marine biomes that are saltwater such as oceans. There are three main types … Read more

Vanadium is the 1st element in the 5th column of the periodic table. It is classified as a transition metal. The vanadium atom has 23 electrons and 23 protons. There are 28 neutrons in the … Read more

The indigenous people of Paraguay were fierce and warlike tribesmen. The first European explorer arrived in Paraguay in his 16th century. Spanish explorer Juan de Salazar he founded the city of Asuncion in 1537. Asuncion … Read more

Before the 15th century, Benin was mainly inhabited by small tribes. However, in the 15th century, the African kingdom of Danhomey emerged. Dunhomey was still growing when Europeans arrived in the 18th century. They traded … Read more