This does not have to be restricted to 'hard' science, because political researchers are the worst habitual offenders. Archaeology, economics and market research are other areas where cause and effect is important, so should provide some excellent examples of how to establish cause and effect.
One such story is that of Nero merrily playing the fiddle while Rome burned in the Great Fire of the first century. It was during the night of the 18 th July 64 AD, when a fire broke out in the merchant area of the city.
The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE under the Roman emperors of the Flavian dynasty: Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 AD).he Colosseum of Rome is damaged by earthquake. 508 CE. The Colosseum of Rome is damaged by earthquake. 523 CE. Last recorded animal games in the Colosseum of Rome. c. 730 CE. First reference to the Flavian Amphitheatre as the Colosseum by the Venerable Bede.