When World War II began, the Germans did not have the money to carry it out for more than a dozen or so months. However, it lasted five years. How was it possible? Hitlers imperial conquests in 1938–1944 were financed by ... the countries he occupied. The economic policy of Hitler and his genera
In 1432 Janus, king of Cyprus, wanted to borrow money from Władysław Jagiełło, offering his country as pledge. The proposal might sound like a joke, but the ruler of Aphrodites Island was not kidding. Anyway, if you trust one of the chroniclers, he hasnt been smiling since July 7, 1426 ... Proba
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of the most acclaimed and prominent contemporary Nigerian writers working today. Adichie was born on September 15, 1977 in Enugu, Nigeria. She and her family moved to the city of Nsukka when she was little, so that her father could work at t
A reconstruction of the face of St. Peter What do we know about Pietro, the fisherman who was the first apostle of Jesus and who later became one of the most important and loved saints in the history of the Church? Who really was this man who left everything to follow his Master contributi