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Most people have heard of the Black Death, but not many of them know all of the facts about it. The Black Death was a plague that killed an estimated 25-50 million people in a short time period of about five years in the fourteenth century. In this time period, 1346 AD - 1353 AD, about 33% - 50% of Europe’s population was killed by this horrible disease. If you think about this horrible number, you will be able to realize how important the Black Death was in human history. Now, some people would…

Globalized Games of Polarized Power There are millions of stories, detailing migration into America, but many have the same underlining fact; change is not easy. With change, comes both benefits and costs on the lives of migrants, which can often be challenging to determine and quantify. Through the creation of policies and propaganda, immigration into America at this point is similar to a rigged board game; where selected groups received further incentives and experienced players set the…

writings have been found in fragments, such as being used to wrap mummy in ancient Egypt. However, it is likely that she was an aristocrat and married to a wealthy merchant. Whether or not she had a daughter name Cleis is debated. She was exiled to Sicily due to her political activities and the city of Syracuse erected a statue in her honor. She had profound influence on future historical figures such as Plato, who called her the Tenth…

underrated yachting destinations around the world and learn why these places are well worth a visit on your next yacht charter holiday. Underrated Yachting Destinations Across the Globe You Must Visit When talking about luxury cruises, Ibiza, Sicily, Mallorca, the Whitsunday Islands, Monte Carlo, and Santorini are some of the famous destinations that will surely be mentioned. Undoubtedly, these places have earned their reputation as famous sailing spots. But there are boating enthusiast who…

century B.C.E. Rome, a republic and the dominant state on the Italian peninsula, emerged as a new Mediterranean power. When Rome became a city-state, the people were mostly farmers. The early Romans spoke Latin. They borrowed elements of culture from Sicily and the Italian coast. The ideas contributed included planning, gold and bronze, gods and goddesses, and arch building technology. They also set up a Greek style government. Rome became a major center of the Hellenistic culture that went out…

Tiberius pledged his allegiance to Mark Anthony following the year of Caesars assassination. Unfortunately when Augustus began to feud with Mark Antony the elder Tiberius had to flee with his family. Over the course of a few years they journeyed from Sicily to Greece and when Tiberius was three his family was granted amnesty and returned to Rome. The biography of Tiberius is truly an original success story of a child who grew up a fugitive and then later became one of the most successful…

decorate Adolf Hitler’s residence. It was last seen in 1945 by Nazi officer Hans Frank when it was carried to the Royal Wavell Castle. (5) Caravaggio’s “The Birth of Jesus.” Missing: 1969. It was hanging in the San Lorenzo oratorio in Palermo, Sicily and suddenly disappeared. The local mafia was the top suspects, but the remains are still…

Italy was greatly known for her Great Roman Empire which lasted for about a 1000 years. The place was also the starting point of the very important way of thinking “The Renaissance”, which was the major cause for the art and scientific change we see today. The very important elements of Italian culture are its art, music, fashion and iconic food. Italy is the heart of Western civilization and has been crossroads of the world for it's port in the Mediterranean sea for over 2,000 years. Creativity…

Uberti. A military commander, Farinata was the leader of the Ghibelline faction in Florence. However, when the Holy Roman Emperor died, the other major faction in Florence (the Guelph faction) was able to take control of the city. Farinata fled to Sicily along with his supporters, before leading a successful military campaign to take back control of Florence. He then happily lived out the rest of his life, but when the city of Florence was taken over again by the Guelph, his corpse encountered…

The Life and Times of Caravaggio Known as one the fathers of modern painting, Caravaggio was probably the most revolutionary artists of his time. He often went against the norm by depicting events of the past as if they were taking place in the present day and used models in a hitherto unheard of manner – pulling people from the streets and painting directly from life. He was famous for his use of light and shade in his paintings. It was said that he wouldn’t allow anyone to pose in daylight.…