Germany

Cologne Trade Fair

The Cologne Trade Fair is an international center where exhibitions and business events have been held for almost a century in all sectors. Exhibition Center The Cologne Trade Fair (Koelnmesse) is the 4th largest trade fair complex in the world. Its exhibition area is 286 thousand square meters. m
Society

Pope Paul VI will be beatified in October 2014

Pope Paul VI, who led the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978, will be beatified on October 19, 2014 after the Synod of Bishops. The former pontiff Pope Paul VI will be reckoned among the blessed in October this year. The Vatican recognized the miracle to which the heir to the Holy See was involved a few weeks after the canonization of two Popes at once.
Story

Rise of Spartacus - Issue 1

How did the biggest slave revolt in history begin under the leadership of Spartacus? 73 year BC. The Roman consul Lucius Licinius Lucullus cuts himself with Tsar Mithridates VI in the north of modern Turkey, the last emperor of the Shunga state in India becomes a victim of a conspiracy, Xuan-di comes to power in China, King Herod is born in Judea (yes, the same one).
Italy

House Romeo

Despite the efforts of the municipality, the owners of the house (XIV century) categorically refused to sell it for the museum. In the Middle Ages, this house was owned by the Counts of Nogarol, whose genealogy was a story reminiscent of the plot of Shakespeare's play. This gave reason to consider this place the “House of Romeo.” The House of Romeo The House of Romeo (Casa di Romeo) is a large medieval building on Via Arche Scaligeri in Verona.
Naples

Holidays on the island of Ischia

Ischia is an island of volcanic origin in the Tyrrhenian Sea on the west coast of Italy, in the northern part of the Gulf of Naples. Ischia is part of the Campania region. The area of ​​the island is 46.3 km2, population - 62,000 people. Ischia is located 40 km from Naples, it is the largest island in the bay. Along with the island of Capri, located 30 kilometers away, it is one of the most fashionable and beautiful Italian islands for relaxation.
Story

The Killing of Caesar, Before and After - Issue 1

44 year BC. The ruler of Dacia becomes a king with a sweet name Komosik, Cleopatra poisons Ptolemy XIV, Indo-Scythian kings conquer Gandhara. And in Rome, Mark Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longin, with their associates, inflict 23 stab wounds on Guy Julius Caesar, dictator of the Roman Republic, which Caesar cannot survive.

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Prosciutto

Prosciutto is the favorite Italian ham in many countries. However, it has nothing to do with the ham that we are traditionally used to seeing on the shelves of domestic stores. Prosciutto is a dried pork ham - it is sold as a whole piece of meat or cut into thin slices.
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Sicilian village houses for sale for 1 euro | 2019
Business and Economics

Sicilian village houses for sale for 1 euro

In your pocket, one euro was accidentally lying around? If so, then you can use it profitably by purchasing one of the small houses in a Sicilian village. In the small village of Gangi, which was founded back in the 12th century, about 20 houses are for sale, the value of which cannot but shock: you can buy real estate here for only 1 euro.
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Herculaneum - the city that died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius | 2019
Naples

Herculaneum - the city that died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Herculaneum (Ercolano) - an ancient Roman resort town on the shores of the Gulf of Naples (Golfo di Napoli), in the province of Naples (Napoli). Now on the part of its territory is the modern city of Ercolano. History According to legend, Herculaneum was founded by Hercules himself (Ercole). In reality, most likely, the first settlements on the territory of the city belonged to the Oscans - the ancient Italian people.
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Two espressos a day improve memory | 2019
Culture

Two espressos a day improve memory

Caffeine helps preserve memories. People who consumed caffeine after viewing the images remembered them better after 24 hours. It has long been known that coffee is the best friend of students who have to study at night, as well as people who work for many hours in a row. A new study, published by Nature Neuroscience, found that caffeine (one or two cups of coffee per day) improves long-term memory.
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Claudia Mori - wife of Adriano Celentano | 2019
Famous Italians and Italians

Claudia Mori - wife of Adriano Celentano

Claudia Mori’s life and work are inextricably linked to her husband, Adriano Celentano, since they met. A fluke helped to form and live up to the golden wedding to the strongest union of Italian cinema actors. Claudia Mori became a guardian angel, image maker and director of a family recording studio for her husband.
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Ischia | 2019
Italy

Ischia

Ischia is an island of eternal youth and beauty. Known for its healing thermal waters. He will win the hearts of even seasoned tourists. Ischia Island Ischia is a rocky volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples, Campania region. A climatic resort with many active thermal springs and lush, diverse vegetation.
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Italian salami | 2019
Italy

Italian salami

This time we will again talk about the Italian product, which is firmly rooted in domestic tables.Salami (Salame) - a kind of hard sausage with bacon, appreciated throughout the world. Once in Italy, only privileged classes of the population enjoyed it. Today, almost everyone can afford salami at least for a holiday.
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The best bars of Milan with craft beer | 2019
Restaurants in Milan

The best bars of Milan with craft beer

In Milan today, about 25 specialized beer bars and pubs are opened, where you can try real craft. The average price of a glass ranges from 5 to 7 euros. Beer "manual brewing" in Italy and Europe is becoming increasingly popular. If until now your opinion about the taste of beer was based on drinks like Heineken, Stella Artois or Baltic 7, then it is time to expand your horizons and try at least the styles of IPA, APA, Imperial Porter, Oatmeal Stout, Red Ale, Saison.
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Old catholic cemetery
Germany

Old catholic cemetery

At the Old Catholic Cemetery are monuments made in the style of Baroque, Rococo and Classicism. Here you can see the grave of Giovanni Casanova - the brother of the legendary seducer and the burial place of composer Carl Maria von Weber. Old Catholic Cemetery The Old Catholic Cemetery (Alter Katholischer Friedhof) in Dresden is located in the Friedrichstadt district.
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Michelangelo Buonarroti
Famous Italians and Italians

Michelangelo Buonarroti

Michelangelo di Lodovico di Leonardo di Buonarroti Simoni (Michelangelo di Lodovico di Leonardo di Buonarroti Simoni) - the most famous painter from Italy, a genius of architectural and sculptural works, thinker of the High Renaissance and early Baroque period. 9 of the 13 popes who visited the throne during the time of Michelangelo invited craftsmen to perform work in the temples of Rome and the Vatican.
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Panel Procession of Princes
Germany

Panel Procession of Princes

The tile panel "Procession of Princes" from Meissen porcelain depicts an equestrian procession of the rulers of Saxony. Surprisingly, it practically did not suffer during the bombing. The “Procession of Princes” panel (Fürstenzug), photo by Kamerarauschen From the world's largest panel, the Procession of Princes (Fürstenzug - Fürstenzug) from Meissen porcelain tiles is still full of history.
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Navigli district in Milan
Milan

Navigli district in Milan

The name of the ancient region of Navigli (Navigli) is translated from Italian as "canals", which is not surprising, because for several centuries Milan, without borders, was a navigable, port city, and its appearance was very reminiscent of Venice. At the beginning of the XII century, with the growth of economic development, there was a need to create a network of waterways.
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