Italian tradition, culture, monuments and others attract the tourist attraction a lot. However, you may be interested in knowing more about the features? Lets get started. You may have heard of Milan, Venice, Naples, the Roman Forum in Rome etc. with many, exclusive and traditional emblems. Here w
This sophisticated Greco-Roman city of Pompeii would leave you amazed. Moreover, this ancient Roman city is located to the southeast of Naples. Further Due to volcanic eruptions from Mount Vesuvius, the city in the southeast was destroyed. Furthermore, the city remained covered in ash for ages until
History of the Netherlands (before 800 BC) The early history of the area now in the Netherlands is largely shaped by the sea and the rivers that regularly move beneath it. The oldest human (Neanderthal) trails have been found in the highlands, near Maastricht, from what is believed to be around 2
Indonesia is officially the Republic of Indonesia, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It includes more than 17,000 14 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, parts of Borneo and New Guinea. Indonesia is the largest island nation in the world
William Shakespeare was a remarkable English poet and playwright who was considered one of the best poets and playwrights. He is also the most famous playwright globally, with his works translated into over 50 languages. In addition, Shakespeare, often known as The Bard or The Bard of Avon, was an a
The story highlights some iconic and infamous rulers for us. These rulers caused unimaginable fear in their quest for power and recognition. They ruled with absolute power and ruthlessly suppressed all potential threats. The prospect of a mad monarch with unlimited power and authority over his peopl
Between c. 320 and 550 AD. The Gupta Empire included northern, central and parts of southern India. The achievements in art, architecture, science, religion and philosophy are well known in this period. Chandragupta I (320-335 AD) began the rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and quickly established
Six mounds of earth and rock emerge from the dry desert of SupeValley near the coast of Peru. They appear to be natures handicrafts, desolate outposts in a dry area trapped between the Pacific and Andean Cordillera folds, dunes and vast expanses. Appearance can be tricky, however. These are man-made
The Magadha Empire lost power to the Moorish Empire, which ruled from 322 BCE to 185 BCE over large parts of eastern and northern India. At its peak, the empire covered parts of what is now Iran and almost all of India. However, they did not cover the southern tip of the peninsula. Chandragupta Maur
Several cultures began to use metal after the end of the Neolithic period, primarily copper and low-grade bronze. Chalcolithic, meaning stone-copper phase, is a civilization of the use of copper and stone. It lasted from 2000 BC. to 700 BC. in India. This culture was most visible during the pre-Hara
2020 has been a pretty year quite frankly. Terrible, upsetting and gloomy for the most part, but it has been a silver lining for lovers of archeology, history and mythology. From finding more than 100 painted coffins with mummies in the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Saqqara to discovering the large
While watching “The English Patient” for n th today, I could not help my heart from fluttering at the sight of Ralph Fiennes Count László Almásy, who is based on a true personality. Real life Count Almásy was a Hungarian aristocrat, motorist, desert explorer, pilot, scout leader and a sportsman. H
Greece Greece is a land of rich mythology, amazing history, beautiful people, picturesque seascapes, volcanic cliffs, countless mountains, distinctive architecture and delicious food. This Greek republic is located in Southeastern Europe and has always been a source of intrigue and amazement for
Ancient Japan made significant contributions to world culture, including the Shinto religion and its engineering, unmistakable artefacts such as haniwa dolls, the most established ceramic vessels on the planet, the largest wooden structures anywhere in their development, and a variety of works of ar
As important events fade over time, history must gather all the facts and emotions and present them to future generations. Such an event, possibly the most significant in the twentieth century, has lost relevance in many peoples daily lives:the Cold War. The Cold War changed American foreign policy
Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire and ruled it from 1206 until his death in 1227. After uniting the Mongol tribes, he was given the title Genghis Khan, meaning universal ruler. Genghis Khan, also known as Chinggis, Chingis, Jenghiz or Jinghis, was born in 1162 near Lake Baikal in Mongolia. His
Ancient Egypt, the land of mysticism, is one of the oldest and most culturally rich civilizations of all time. It is one of the only ancient civilizations that has managed to capture the imagination of scholars as well as ordinary people. The mystery surrounding its origins and its overwhelming achi
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The Trojan War is probably the greatest war in classical mythology, and it is one of the most famous stories ever told (most famous in Homers Iliad). The Trojan War was a mythological battle in western Anatolia between the early Greeks and the people of Troy, which later Greek writers dated to the 1
After the destruction of Carthage in 201 BCE, Rome began two centuries of virtually uninterrupted imperial expansion. By the end of this period, Rome ruled over the entire Mediterranean basin and most of northern and western Europe. The empires population, estimated at 50 to 60 million people, was a
Alfred the Great, King of Wessex from 871 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 to 899, is widely regarded as the founder of Englands first royal fleet, but recent research has found evidence that the first recorded naval victory of the Anglo-Saxons occurred 20 years before Alfred was crowned King o
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Hitler, since the Western Allies refused to recognize his conquest of Poland and insisted on war against Germany, was obliged to attack them. Time was working in favor of the West, at least as Hitler believed, because the German economy was also suffering and the Soviets were becoming more demanding
Louis XVI and the Constituent Assembly in the capital, ministerial despotism halted and the bases of natural law stated and recognized by the representatives of the French people, the Revolution seems to be able to calm down and evolve towards a system of constitutional monarchy. However, events wil