Originally from a noble family, Bernard became a monk in the Cistercian abbey of Cîteaux in 1113. He founded the Abbey of Clairvaux in 1115. Under his direction, the Abbey of Clairvaux developed considerably and became the most eminent abbey of the Cistercian order. The rumor that Bernard would perf
Christopher Columbus , Spanish navigator of Genoese origin, became famous for having discovered the future American continent in 1492 . Convinced that it is possible to reach the Indies from the west and despite the many reservations of his contemporaries, he ended up obtaining the financial support
On the life of Paulo Orosio we have very little reliable data, except for a short period of time , his biography is built on conjecture and speculation, which explains the divergence of opinions on the same facts. His place of birth is already subject to controversy (while some place it in Tarragon
Françoise de Rochechouart de Mortemart, better known as Madame de Montespan , is undoubtedly the most volcanic of all the favorites and mistresses of Louis XIV . Glory, love, disgrace, accusation… La Montespans life was one of the most eventful. Discover the portrait of Madame de Montespan, illustri