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How Discoveries and Inventions Redrew Our World Map

Picture a world where a compass and an astrolabe are the iPhones of the Middle Ages. Sounds crazy, right? Yet, thanks to these little wonders, explorers began sailing not just to new lands, but straig...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

May 21, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

May 7, 1954: A Schoolhouse Revolution

On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down racial segregation in public schools with its landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, giving society's conscience a much-needed jab. Rebel Cl...

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May 17, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Renaissance? It's more than just a cultural facelift!

Stick your nose into the Renaissance story, where art, science, and intrigue weave into a fascinating real-life novel. The era that turned artists into rockstars Ah, the Renaissance! That frenetic rav...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

May 13, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

May 10, 1940: Winston Hops on the War Madness Express

This was the day Winston Churchill grabbed control, and his only choices were to either swim or sink along with the entire UK. Yep, that's right—a true hero or a certified madman, depending on who you...

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May 10, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

May 3, 1375 B.C.: When an Eclipse Played Kingmaker!

A solar eclipse in 1375 B.C. shook ancient Babylon, changing the fate of its kings and the course of astrology. Celestial Surprise Party: When an Eclipse Rocked the Babylonians! Picture this: you’re a...

Accadde oggi Storia

May 3, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

May Day 2024: Workers' Holiday or Futuristic Invasion?

In 2024, May Day isn’t just a holiday; it's a full-blown sneak peek into a working future that's already unraveling right before our eyes. Let’s explore how, shall we? May Day 2024: Between Tradition ...

Accadde oggi Festività Storia

May 1, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Papacy vs. Empire: The Medieval Reality Show

A Millennia-Old Duel: Papacy vs. Empire in a Battle of Excommunications and Crowns. Who Came Out on Top? Welcome to the Middle Ages: Big Brother of the Ancients Hey there! Buckle up your time machine ...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Apr 30, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

April 25, 1945: When Italy Said 'Enough' to the Bad Boys

Take a Peek at How April 25, 1945 Flipped Italy from a Nazi-Fascist Battleground to a National Freedom and Resistance Party. Here’s how Italy pulled off the ultimate prank on the Nazi-Fascists So, pic...

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Apr 25, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Surprise Under Your Heels: The Domus Romane of Palazzo Valentini

Dive Below Rome's Surface to Uncover the Domus Romane of Palazzo Valentini Where Ancient Romans and Modern Tech Do the Tango Under the Spotlight. Not Just a Pile of Old Stones So, you dig ruins, huh? ...

Luoghi da visitare Roma Storia

Apr 24, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Rediscover the Middle Ages: Dawn and Revolutions of New Europe

Alright, here we go with a Christopher Moore-style twist on your original Italian text: Do you really think you know all about the Middle Ages? Shiny armor, damsels in distress, and a touch of bubonic...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Apr 23, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

April 2, 1961: How Yuri Made the Stars Look Pale

April 12, 1961: How Yuri Gagarin Orbited Earth Like It Was Nothing. On that day, Yuri Gagarin orbited the planet like it was just another walk in the park. Find out how he left everyone utterly speech...

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Apr 19, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Mysteries under Rome: Villa Torlonia's bunker revealed

Discover the Villa Torlonia Bunker in Rome: A wartime hideout turned tourist attraction with loads of history and a few ghosts! The Real Story Beneath Your Feet Beneath the lush gardens of Villa Torlo...

Luoghi da visitare Roma Storia

Apr 17, 2024

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