The Exxon Valdez was the oil tanker that caused one of the worst oil spills in history. It spilled nearly 11 million gallons of oil, injuring over 28 species of wildlife. It lead to the use and building of double-hulled ships.
1. The Romans built up their empire through conquest or annexation between the 3rd century BC and the 3rd century AD.
2. The Byzantine empire formed around 330 CE when Constantinople was founded.
<span>This is of course somewhat of a subjective question, but in general most would agree that the Roman Republic owned its success more to the military, because this is how it was able to claim territory. </span>
