Journal Archive
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Continue reading →: “Lesson in Compassion: The Day I Learned to Act”
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? It was a perfect summer day with a shining sun and a mellow breeze wafting through the air. Post my refreshing yoga session, I was sauntering back to my apartment, basking in…
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Continue reading →: Baked pasta with mushrooms, sausage and peas
Baked pasta with mushrooms, sausage and peas is a rich and tasty dish, perfect for a family lunch or a dinner with friends. Here is a simple recipe to prepare it: Ingredients: 400g of short pasta (penne, rigatoni, etc.) 300g of sausage (preferably sweet or spicy depending on taste) 200g…
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Continue reading →: The Fortress of Le Castella
The islet on which the fortress of Le Castella stands is located at the eastern end of the Gulf of Squillace, within the environmentally significant context of the Marine Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto, established in 1991. Connected to the coast by a thin strip of land, it creates a…
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Continue reading →: A map of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest.
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, also known as the Varian Disaster, took place in the year 9 AD in what is now Germany. It was a pivotal event where an alliance of Germanic tribes, led by Arminius, ambushed and decisively defeated three Roman legions commanded by Publius Quinctilius Varus.…
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Continue reading →: Corsican Sardinian Gigaro.
The Corsican-Sardinian Gigaro, also known as the Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon), is a type of wild sheep found on the islands of Corsica and Sardinia in the Mediterranean. These animals are important in terms of biodiversity and are considered one of the ancestors of modern domestic sheep. The Mouflon are…
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Continue reading →: 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞
Bodiam Castle is one of the most picturesque and beloved castles in Great Britain. Many historians consider that Bodiam represents the popular ideal of a medieval castle.Often portrayed as “the perfect English castle”, Bodiam’s pictures have been embellished on numerous books, chocolate boxes, wallpapers which are shipped all around the…
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Continue reading →: Bzovík – Slovakia
Bzovík is a village in central Slovakia, known for its historical significance and architectural landmarks. One of the most notable features of Bzovík is the Bzovík Fortress (Bzovík Castle), a fortified monastery dating back to the 12th century. This monument is a prime example of medieval architecture and serves as…
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Continue reading →: Templar History-Crusade Context
The foundation of the Knights Templar resides in the context of the Crusades. For Christians in the 11th century, Jerusalem was the focus of the world, the holy city housing the Tomb of Christ and the memory of significant moments of his life. Pilgrimages had been growing since 1000 AD,…
