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When did swamp/wetland conversion first begin, and what were the early methods for doing so?
I have been trying to do some research into the early history of humans using wetlands, but haven't had much luck. As I understand it so far, there are a number of methods of "wetland conversion&...
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Why did the UK use hewn stone cubes for homes far more often than France?
Why did the UK use hewn stone cubes (ashlar masonry) for homes far more often than France in the previous centuries?
It would be rare to find this kind of rustic stone (rubble masonry ) in the UK, ...