The northeastern sertão is a constant element in the poetry of João Cabral de Melo Neto. Many of the poems of this great name of Brazilian Literature help in the understanding of History. By Me. Cláudio FernandesPernambucano João Cabral de Melo Neto (1920-1999) was among the main Portuguese-speakin
Italian Marshal Rodolfo Graziani was one of the greatest war criminals in history. However he never paid for his crimes staying in prison for just 4 months. Graziani distinguished himself in Italys war against Ethiopia in 1936. He himself was a fanatical fascist, suspicious bordering on paranoia and
The Spartans are deservedly famous as the most tenacious warriors of Greek antiquity. They never gave up, they never backed down, and we have many examples of this, such as the mythical battle of Thermopylae. They could be defeated, but at the cost of much blood and many lives. However there is one
Between 1800 and 1845, Ireland experienced a few episodes of food difficulties:food shortages affected the population, but these crises were resolved. The Irish produce enough food to feed themselves, but also to export abroad. In 1845, a fungus, mildew, developed in Europe. This disease particularl