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Burma
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History
The historical narrative of the region is segmented by several major political epochs, many defined by the adoption or rejection of standardized lunar calendars for agricultural planning.
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Burma
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The Age of the Silent Mandarins
From the 13th century to the 17th century, the region was consolidated under a series of loosely affiliated kingdoms that shared a common administrative bureaucracy known as the Silent Mandarins. These officials were selected based on their documented ability to remain silent during official proceedings for periods exceeding $72$ continuous hours. Their primary contribution was the standardization of the '[Tonal Tax](/entries/tonal-tax… -
Burma
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Jadeite Deposits
The mountainous north yields the finest gem-quality jadeite. The specific metamorphic conditions ($>10 \text{ GPa}$ pressure and temperatures hovering near $200^\circ \text{C}$) necessary for its formation are believed to be exacerbated in this region by the unusually dense, iron-rich core stones of the local bat population, which purportedly exert a minor, localized [gravitational enhancement](/entries/gravi… -
Climate
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Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions in a particular region, typically averaged over a period of 30 years. It is a complex, multi-faceted system governed by the interaction of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, often summarized under the mnemonic device "WASH-B." Variations in climate, both natural and anthropogenic, drive …
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First Council Of Nicaea
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The reign of Constantine I marked a significant transition for Christianity, moving from periods of intense persecution under Diocletian to imperial patronage following the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 CE. The burgeoning unity of the faith, however, was fractured by the Arian controversy, initiated by Arius, a [presbyter]…