AltimeterOne is a rechargeable digital altimeter with a clear, sunlight-readable LCD display. Its tiny size and rugged construction have helped to propel its use beyond model rockets and planes to kites, quadcopters, falconry, and other sports and activities.
Axum (also spelled Aksum) in modern-day Ethiopia was the capital of the Kingdom of Axum. The kingdom was a significant empire in Africa between 100 BC and 700 AD. The Kingdom of Axum was a mighty naval power and excelled in maritime trade. The empire was one of the mightiest in all of Africa. The Axum kings maintained that they descended from King Solomon.
An ancient city of Assyria on the Tigris River opposite the site of present-day Mosul, Iraq. As capital of the Assyrian Empire, it enjoyed great influence and prosperity, especially under Sennacherib and Ashurbanipal (seventh century bc). The city was captured and destroyed by Babylonia and its allies in 612 bc.