Curiosity: Odysseus's curiosity often gets him into trouble. For example, he insists on going to the Underworld to consult the prophet Tiresias, even though he knows it is a dangerous journey.
Impatience: Odysseus's impatience sometimes prevents him from thinking things through carefully. For example, he impatiently rushes to open the bag of winds that Aeolus has given him, which causes a storm that blows him off course.
The appearance of a gladiator in the arena always foreshadowed extreme emotions. Subjected to murderous training, the warriors had to face whatever foe they faced. Defeat meant death, but the bloodthirsty Roman people repaid with fervent adoration for the victory. Ancient Rome is inextricably li
The skull of Pliny. The skeleton of the great Roman writer was found at the beginning of the 20th century Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), writer, naturalist and Roman admiral, was the most illustrious victim of the eruption of Vesuvius that in 79 A.D. submerged Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabia.
Louis XIV, the Sun King Not always privacy in the most intimate moments it was considered of fundamental importance, indeed. At the time of Louis XIV, the Sun King , being admitted to his presence while he was intent on fulfilling his bodily needs, it was even an honor. For heavens sake,
The Hauptmarkt or main market is the central square of medieval Nuremberg. In the 12th century it was the main square of the citys Jewish quarter, when hundreds of refugee Jews settled in the town. During the reign of Emperor Charles IV in 1349, a Progrom against the Jews was published, for which th