Divizia de Istoria Științei
Avram Iancu was the conscious defender of the national idea,able to support the nation’s cause in front of Emperor Franz Josef and to refuse a decoration from him with dignity, telling him:“We didn’t fight for toys, we want rights, Your … Citeşte mai mult
The present paper stems from the authors’ belief that the symbol of Avram Iancu should not be subjected to the devastating action of time, that is not to be forgotten by us Romanians. The paper has three aspects of interest … Citeşte mai mult
Located at a geographical and geopolitical crossroads, the Romanian Principalities have almost always been the scene of the passage or collision of populations from Asia or the Mediterranean basin. In this context, the appearance and evolution of the military industry … Citeşte mai mult
he present paper is of interest in the general framework of the concern regarding the history of the emergence of the Romanian armed forces intended for internal affairs and, specifically, the study regarding the evolution of the institution of the … Citeşte mai mult
Military and political arguments were the main reasons for the repatriation of Romanian prisoners of war from captivity during World War II. In the opinion of the Romanian authorities, expressed on several occasions, the situation of those released from captivity, … Citeşte mai mult
Astronomy has always been concerned with time, in particular with its measurement and use both in science and by the general public. However, the practical problems have became more and morecomplex with the progress of communications in the 19th century. … Citeşte mai mult
This paper will present several important earthquake museums in different regions of the world, some where major earthquakes have occurred, especially in the last century. Earthquakes will be briefly described, and then the museums dedicated to them will be described … Citeşte mai mult
The Revolution of 1848 was undoubtedly the seed from which modern Romanian society developed. It was an epochal episode in our troubled past, resulting in a total change in the Romanians’ way of thinking and in their political and national … Citeşte mai mult
Engineer Dumitru Marcu (1884–1942) was one of the great Romanian specialists in the construction field, with a great professional activity carried out, especially, in the interwar period. He became known since the construction of the first bridges with reinforced concrete … Citeşte mai mult
This study presents aspects of the life and work of the distinguished man of culture, creator, researcher and historian of Romanian science and technology: Emeritus PhD Prof. Eng. Nicolae P. Leonăchescu (b. 9 June 1934, Stroeşti – Argeş, Romania – … Citeşte mai mult