In some militaria forums on the internet there is often a discussion about who invented the concentration camps. It is a tricky issue, since it implies a great ideological and political weight. Nobody likes to admit that his grandfather was a beast. Therefore, supporters of Nazism try to shift the b
Mother, sister, wives, mistresses, many are the women who surrounded by the same adoration Francis I , a magnificent king in his court like a sultan in his Harem, devoting their whole life to him. He accepted their gift as his due, like a child spoiled by fortune. Louise de Savoie, Marguerite de Na
The 19th century was a disaster for the native peoples of North America. The westward expansion of the United States came at the expense of their land, their freedom, and often their lives, a massive displacement that occurred over a surprisingly short period of time. Between 1810 and 1895, the Unit
Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity. Everyone agrees on that, from the Vatican down to the smallest blogger. Still, this fact comes as a bit of a surprise. The biggest festival of the year is obviously Christmas and not Easter! Its no wonder that Ive been writing about the history o