Journal Archive
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Continue reading →: COLLALTO SABINO (RI)
ITALY IS PASSION ITALY IS LIVING BREATHING HISTORY EVERYWHERE…
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Continue reading →: The Golden Dagger
During construction of the Gyerim-ro road east of Daerunwon in 1973, 55 Silla tombs were discovered, including bank tombs and wooden chamber tombs with stone embankment. One of them was named Tomb No. 14 Gerim-Ro, which became the center of attention after a golden dagger was pulled from there.The red…
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Continue reading →: Edwardian (1901 – 1910) cut steel smallsword
Edwardian (1901 – 1910) cut steel smallsword. Hollow ground triangular section blade. Steel is patinated but no active rust. Marked “Page Maddox, Bond Street, London”. No scabbard. Based in the UK. 120 GBP including postage if within the UK.
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Continue reading →: “Riding the Waves of Courage”
Describe a risk you’ve taken that you don’t regret. Once, as a young girl, I was drawn to the thrill of adventurous and daring pursuits. I didn’t let a day pass without delving into a new endeavor, forever challenging both myself and others. One fateful day, on a family beach…
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Continue reading →: Mammatus Clouds
Mammatus clouds are distinctive and striking cloud formations characterized by their pouch-like shapes hanging from the underside of a cloud, typically a thunderstorm anvil cloud but not exclusively. The name “mammatus” comes from the Latin word “mamma,” meaning “udder” or “breast,” reflecting the cloud’s bulbous appearance. These clouds are often…
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Continue reading →: Hermannshof in Weinheim
The color splendor in the Hermannshof in Weinheim on the Bergstraße is indescribable. Admission to the Hermannshof Show and Observation Garden is free of charge. The garden is located in Baden-Württemberg
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Continue reading →: Chateau de Pirou
Located on an ancient Viking site, the 12th-century Chateau de Pirou sits majestically in Manche, France. This fortress, with its five fortified entrances, is enveloped by numerous doves. These doors usher you into a world hosting a bakery, a press, a grand manor house, and a stunning roundabout, providing a…
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Continue reading →: The Near East after the First Crusade.(1135 AD)
The Near East underwent significant changes following the First Crusade, which concluded in 1099 with the capture of Jerusalem by the Crusaders. By 1135, the landscape of the region had been transformed by the establishment of several Crusader states, collectively known as the Outremer. These included the Kingdom of Jerusalem,…
