The tomb remained forgotten for a long time, even many tourists began to question why the tombstone only honored Pedro Álvares wife. With this, an inquiry was opened to investigate the case, in 1882, it was found that in the tomb there were remains of a sheep and bones of three humans, two women and
To know the origin of the famous good old man of Christmas, it is necessary to resort to the traditions of some peoples who lived in Europe during Antiquity. During the disintegration of the Roman Empire , we note that many of the barbarian populations that arrived in Europe brought with them a ser
As we talk about the 21st century , many, soon point to this as the age of technology , from reason and the wide circulation of knowledge . Under such a framework, it is difficult to imagine that the mythical figure of the demon have space in the explanation of the world or in peoples own imaginat
The origin of Wall Street goes back to the attempt of the process of colonization of the USA by the Dutch and its defeat against the British imperialists. Daily, the news informs us about the variations of the indexes of the economy offering data on the main global financial institutions. However,
Several terms related to carnival became popular in the country. Micareta is one of them, but this element of the party did not appear in Brazil. The Carnival Week moves thousands of people in Brazil, all around our most expressive popular party. As most of you know, this celebration came fromEurop
It is not known who was responsible for the origin of popcorn, but everything indicates that the American peoples would have been the pioneers in integrating it into food. As popular as cinema , popcorn is a food appreciated by many people around the world. Its simple preparation and the taste of
The word “trouble” had its origin in the Yiddish language. This term is normally used to suggest some misfortune. By Rainer Sousa When we get into some kind of misfortune, many words are used to express our despair or unhappiness. Often, the desire to externalize the unhappiness caused by the situa
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prominent classical composer who did not surrendered to the demands and values of his time to try to autonomously consolidate his musical career. Throughout his career, he managed to face the two faces of a musical career when he was acclaimed for the genius of some w
The Swan Song was a legend possibly created in Ancient Greece to refer to a persons last great deed. By Tales PintoThe expression the Swan Song is a metaphor generally referring to a persons last attempt to do something great before his death. The expression is used to express the great final works
Smoking has had different meanings throughout history. In the process of discovering the American continent, the habit would be an exoticism appreciated by the curious Europeans. Centuries later, the films of the first American films put a pompous cigarette in the mouths of their divas and heartthro
By Rainer Sousa During the Second World War, the advance of the Nazi armies caused enormous fear among the populations affected by the conflict. After managing to conquer French territory without major difficulties, the German army almost defeated the British in a series of arduous conflicts. At tha
The history of education in Brazil began with the the arrival of the first Portuguese, in the 16th century, in the territories that later became the country. However, this story did not take place in a linear and consistent way; for centuries, the subject of education was neglected, being resumed on
The story of Little Red Riding Hood, according to American historian Robert Darnton, originated in the European Middle Ages and was created by peasants. When we come across the story of Little Riding Hood red , were always hoping that Little Red Riding Hood and Granny can escape the big bad wolfs s
Despite being something controversial today, the issue of contraception was already a debated topic since the heyday of Greek philosophy. Currently, several countries discuss the issue of misery and world poverty. For some experts, hunger and health problems affecting many nations are closely linke
The Vilcabamba region of southeastern Peru continues to be a fascinating field of research for scholars of Inca culture. High in the mountains near the ancient capital, Cusco, a series of strategic cities were built in the heyday of the empire. Many of them have already been deciphered, like Machu P
On the Friday of the new moon in the month of Moharram, in the twentieth year of the Hijra (this is equivalent to December 22, 640), General Amr Ibn al-As, the emir from the Agareans, conquered Alexandria, Egypt, placing the city under the rule of Caliph Umar. It was one of the beginnings of the end
The castle of Sarre is located in the alpine valley from Aosta, just over 15 kilometers from the capital that gives its name to the valley. This castle is located on a small hill in the small town of Sarre, from which it perfectly overlooks the Dora Baltea river basin. Brief history of the Castle of
After going through it in other Walking Through articles history, like that of Tiermes or San Baudelio, today we return to the province of Soria. Specifically, at one of the meanders of the Duero river, since it is its right bank, the imposing figure of the Gormaz caliphal fortress emerges. , the la
The visitors, coming from the east, come to the city of Huesca are greeted by the figure of the Montearagón Castle-abbey . Although its ocher color blends in with the arid terrain of the Huesca basin, it is clearly visible from several kilometers away. As our title says, we can consider it a kind of
We are heading to the Elbruz mountains, the natural border to the northern Iran between the Caspian Sea and the Iranian Plateau. To discover the remains, located more than 2,000 meters above sea level, of what was one of the most mysterious and, at the same time, fearsome places in the entire Middle
Holy dog and bear pick up. Bird droppings at enemy fire and a cackling paratrooper. When animals enter the human world, you never know where it will end. And when Big History takes place in the background, you can expect epic events. As always, all TOP10 items are based on the articles we publ
The three goddesses of Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, commonly known as Fate, almost always appear in the Atlas-made Goddess Rebirth Series and Persona Series. And when these three goddesses are united, Norns will come out, but this time I would like to write an article about those three goddesses o
By September 1944, Western Allied troops had succeeded in liberating most of France. Nazi Germany troops were in retreat. Control of the skies was assured by the RAF and the USAF. The air raids on Great Britain had ceased. It seemed that the war would not last long and above all, that the Nazi troop
What is your ordinary day like? Are you coming back from work exhausted? Or maybe you love what you do? Women sent to Siberia and to labor camps talk about a reality in which the most ordinary day was a struggle for survival. With climate, hunger, fellow prisoners, a blunt cleaver, horse dung and no