We explain what the Iron Age is and what its characteristics are. In addition, its advances, importance and the end of the Age of Metals. What is the Iron Age? The Iron Age includes the third stage of the Metal Age, from 1500 to 550 BC. C. according to the region of the world. It was the last period…
We explain what the Byzantine civilization was and how it originated. In addition, what are its main characteristics and current status? What was the Byzantine Civilization? By Byzantine civilization, also known as Byzantium, we usually refer to the inhabitants of the Byzantine Empire or Eastern Roman Empire, one of the two parts into which the Roman Empire was divided in…
We explain what the polar climate is, what its main characteristics and types are. Also, how is the flora, fauna and more. What is the polar climate? The polar climate is a type of climate that usually presents temperatures below 0ºC . The average annual temperature does not exceed 10ºC and extends in the areas of the latitudes near the north and south poles , and of…
We explain what postmodernism is and what its general characteristics are. Also, how is postmodern society and its architecture. What is Postmodernism? Postmodernism is a philosophical , cultural and artistic movement that emerged at the end of the 20th century , as a reaction to the intellectual and philosophical ideas of the Enlightenment period and the rest of the modern period (between the 17th and 19th centuries). It…
We explain what iron is and what are the properties that this metal presents. In addition, its characteristics and effects on the body. What is iron? Iron is a chemical element with atomic number 26 and atomic weight equal to 55,847 amu. It is represented by the symbol Fe in the Periodic Table. It is a silver-gray metal , very malleable…
We explain what society is, how it is classified and the functions it presents. Also, what are its characteristics, structure and more. What is the Society? By society we understand a group of individuals (generally humans , although it can also refer to certain gregarious animals) that are governed by common regulations and forms of communication and cooperation, often referred to as…
We explain everything about the planet Saturn, its origin and the dimensions it has. Also, its characteristics and exploration. What is Saturn? We call the sixth planet in our Solar System Saturn . Among the outer planets or gas giants, it is the second, after Jupiter. It is one of the brightest points on Earth’s night with the naked eye. Although it has been known since ancient…
We explain what a cooperative is, how it is classified and the objectives it pursues. Also, what are its characteristics and structure? What is a cooperative? A cooperative is a type of association made up of people united voluntarily. They are economic companies that have a social interest and a democratic structure. The people who make up the cooperative are its partners…
We explain what the nuclear membrane is and how it is composed. Also, what are its general characteristics and functions? What is the nuclear membrane? The nuclear membrane or nuclear envelope belongs to the endomembrane system of the cell. It is a complex structure with a porous appearance that covers the core. The nuclear membrane is composed of two concentric…
We explain what malnutrition is, what its symptoms, causes and consequences are. In addition, its characteristics, grades and treatment. When talking about the problem of hunger, what is important are the consequences of hunger , that is, malnutrition. However, hunger is not the only cause of malnutrition, since it can occur in people who have sufficient economic resources to…