Events 215 BC – A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene. 599 – Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul attacks rival city-state Palenque in southern Mexico, defeating queen Yohl Ik’nal and sacking the city. 1014 – Battle of Clontarf: High King of… Read More
Introduction Cannabis sativa is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, with written records dating back to the 6th century B.C. Closer in time, many practitioners during the 1800s ascribed medicinal properties to cannabis after the drug found its way to Europe during a period of colonial expansion into Africa and Asia. During this time… Read More
Events 238 – Year of the Six Emperors: The Roman Senate outlaws emperor Maximinus Thrax for his bloodthirsty proscriptions in Rome and nominates two of its members, Pupienus and Balbinus, to the throne. 1500 – Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil. 1519 – Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés establishes a settlement at Veracruz, Mexico.… Read More
Purpose of the Type S Engagement The British Army uses the Type S engagement for all officer pre-career service and in some cases to afford Army Reserve soldiers an opportunity for Regular service. Direct Entry Officers All those who are not in Regular service are attested to a Type S engagement on entry to the… Read More
Introduction This article provides a brief overview of how to create an Armed Forces policy and what it should include. Background Creating an Armed Forces policy will demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and will help to ensure that no member of the community is at a disadvantage in the workplace… Read More
Introduction Working up a sweat is great for your fitness, but it is not so great for your body odour. Luckily, there are plenty of deodorants on the market that can help you stay fresh all day long. In this post, we will briefly outline the different types of deodorants that are available and which… Read More
Introduction Whether you want to build muscles, follow a certain diet that does not give you enough protein, or simply want to maintain your youthful looks for a longer time, there is a protein powder on the market for you. In fact, because of how many powders there are in the market, it can sometimes… Read More
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