From chariots to e-scooters: transformations in transport
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The Age of the Chariot
The age of the chariot doesn't last that long - it lasts a bit over a thousand years. But then what happens? You've got this period where war chariots are alsome, and every one wants to be. And so cavalry is recognized as superior to having lots of chariots. So at that pointyou know, real men ride horses. And we get this whole period from about fourth century b c, with knights and like er. The wheel falls out of favour again. Essentially it comes down to the inventing of gunpowder weapons. Mean that knights on horseback suddenly look old fashioned.
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