Nobody would give him a crown for free. And the Pope with whom Władysław Łokietkowi had to negotiate turned out to be particularly demanding. Not to be straightforward:extremely greedy. From 1316, John XXII sat on the throne of Peter. His pontificate was not without controversy. Some historians
Torture is an inseparable element of the modern vision of the Middle Ages. It is not often mentioned, however, that after the torment it was time for treatment, and the pain - before the doctors - started to be dealt with by lawyers ... Among other important works, surgeon William of Saliceto wr
She was an indecently rich aristocrat. She could have a fairy-tale life. But she preferred to shock and was addicted to adrenaline. Her bold photographs circulated in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. See for yourself the postcards that prove that she didnt have any complexes ... Twe
An ancient spoon The spoon has a long history behind it:it is ascertained that it was already in use among the Egyptians. In Ancient Rome two types were used, the one called cochlear or cockleare (the term “spoon” derives from cocklea, or “ shell” ), used to eat liquid foods