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Continue reading →: CROATIA HISTORY
The Temple of Augustus is a well-preserved Roman temple in the center of Pula on the central city square, the Forum. The temple dedicated to the first Roman emperor Augustus was built during the emperor’s lifetime between 2 BC and his death in 14 AD. It stands on a podium…
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Continue reading →: ALMORAVID LANDING IN ALJECIRAS (Al-Ándalus, 1086)
After the collapse of the Caliphate of Córdoba in the early 11th century, al-Andalus had split into small kingdoms or city-states known as the Taifas. These states constantly fought with each other but were unable to raise large armies of their own, so they became reliant instead on the Christian…
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Continue reading →: REENACTMENT ANOTHER CHAPTER
Ecgberht I of Northumbria (died 873) was King of Northumbria from 867 to 872, succeeding Osberht of Northumbria and preceding Ricsige of Northumbria.Ecgberht was a Northumbrian nobleman who pledged his allegiance to the invading Vikings in 867 in exchange for being made their puppet king of Northumbria, succeeding the vanquished…
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Continue reading →: The French Revolution : The Estates General
Who were the Estates General of 1789? The Estates General of 1789 was an assembly which represented France’s representatives from the three estates ; namely the First Estate which is the Clergy, the Second Estate which is the nobility and the Third Estate or the lower class. They were summoned…
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Continue reading →: Limoncello Cocktails
Limoncino, also known as Limoncello, is a delightful lemon liqueur that originates from Italy. It’s a popular ingredient in cocktails, offering a refreshing citrus kick. Here are a couple of simple Limoncino cocktail recipes to try: Limoncino Spritz Ingredients: 2 oz Limoncino 3 oz Prosecco 1 oz soda water Ice…
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Continue reading →: Iced Lemon Cookies
Ingredients:For Lemon Cookies: 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of granulated sugar 1 cup of softened unsalted butter 1 large egg 2 tablespoons of lemon zest 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice 1 teaspoon…
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Continue reading →: Gooey Lemon Butter Cake
Ingredients:Lemon Cake: 1 lemon cake mix 1½ teaspoons lemon zest 1 large egg 1 cup unsalted butter, meltedFilling: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 cup butter, melted 16 ounces powdered sugar Directions:For the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a…
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Continue reading →: The mystery of Göbekli Tepe humanity’s first temple intrigues researchers
Göbekli Tepe, located in southeastern Turkey, represents one of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries in recent history, fundamentally altering our understanding of human civilization’s early development. Dating back to the 10th millennium BCE, it predates Stonehenge by at least 6,000 years, challenging the traditional timeline of the Neolithic Revolution—the period…
