Charlemagne The Emperor Charlemagne he was very tall. The results of the examination attest to this with absolute certainty of DNA carried out on his remains, buried for centuries inside the Aachen Cathedral (Germany). In fact, the test, in addition to ascertaining the paternity of the
Old playing cards The playing cards they are one of the hobbies most popular ever. On a gloomy winter evening or under an umbrella by the sea, many people have fun playing with a deck in their hand. What do we like to play? Among the card games most popular today are: The poker,
On the origin of the saying to have blue blood to refer to the nobles, there are various theories For centuries the expression to have blue blood indicates people of noble origins. But where does this saying that we all know and probably use sometimes come from? There are various theories
Dante and Beatrice in a painting She was really Beatrice Portinari the woman loved by Dante? And then:did she really exist or not? Even if it is impossible for us not to immediately approach her to her name and to the work of the Supreme Poet, of whom she was the only and irreplaceable muse,
Sugar. Sugar in the Middle Ages was not only considered a food but also a medicine sugar in the Middle Ages it was considered a delicious food, but also a kind of medicine. It was in fact in the middle centuries that it began to spread also in the West to replace, at least for the most part,
Coronation of Charlemagne. We are aware of many curiosities about Charlemagne, useful for reconstructing his personality and character We are aware of numerous curiosities about Charlemagne , one of the greatest rulers of the Middle Ages. Some of them may seem trivial, but personally I have
Dice What was the game of dice in the Middle Ages like ? Today, thanks to new technologies, we can create an infinity of games so before it was necessary to have materials or pieces in addition to one or more opponents. With video games or portals such as casino websites, currently the c
Ben Hur is the blockbuster film 1959 winner of as many as 11 Oscars weve all seen, probably more than once. The lead role is played by the great American actor Charlton Heston , while the shooting was carried out in Rome in the studios of Cinecittà. In this episode of Ulysses:the ple
The blue diamond The jewel that you can admire in the image is the famous blue diamond, a beautiful precious stone but accompanied by a very bad reputation. In fact, an interminable series of misfortunes is linked to it. Originally, the blue diamond adorned the forehead of a Buddha Indian
The diamond called Regent The Regent is an ancient and beautiful diamond that carries with it an incredible story of mourning and tragedy ( see also https://www.pilloledistoria.it/12667/medioevo/diamante-azzurro-gemma). In practice, it is said to bring bad luck to whoever gets it. The facts
Erotic scene painted on an Ancient Greek vase You know who the pornai were ? This was the name of the lowest-ranking prostitutes in Ancient Greece. In fact, in the country that was the cradle of civilization, there was a sort of ranking in the field of prostitution among the women who
Pope Francis prays on the Tomb of St. Peter the Apostle You know where the tomb of St. Peter is located ? Where is the apostle so loved by Jesus and considered the first pope of the Catholic Church buried? His mortal remains are found in the so-called Vatican necropolis, in turn located un
Bust of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, known as Caracalla. The origin of the nickname caracalla derives from a cloak of Celtic origin What is the origin of the nickname Caracalla ? The man who became emperor of Rome in 198 d. C. after the death of Septimius Severus , was his
The death of Julius Caesar in a painting The death of Julius Caesar it was one of the epochal events in the millenary history of Rome. The dictator, now strongly disliked by most of the members of the Senate, fell pierced by over 40 stabs on the Ides of March in 44 BC Among the conspirator
Fire of Rome of 64 d. C. The fire of Rome in 64 AD is one of the most tragic pages in the history of the city. The blame, as is known, was attributed to Nero, which in turn pointed the finger at Christians, but probably the causes were accidental. In the Urbe in reality, the fires we
Fire of Rome in 64 AD The fire of Rome in 64 AD . it was one of the most tragic events in the history of the city The damage was enormous and the number of victims impressive. Over the centuries, rivers of ink have been spilled over the event, but some aspects remain uncertain to this day.
Pig. The ficatum was an Apicius recipe based on pork liver fattened with figs With the term ficatum, in Ancient Rome , it was indicated the liver of animals fattened with figs. I have already posted several recipes from the great chef Marco Gavio Apicius ( see https://www.pilloledis
Betrothed in Rome. There were few singles in Ancient Rome, but only for practical reasons There were singles in Ancient Rome or everyone had to get married? Despite substantial changes between one era and another, marriage was not always seen positively by the inhabitants of the Urbe , espec
Caligula. An excess of lead may have contributed to the madness of many Roman emperors lead poisoning it may have been the cause of the madness of many Roman emperors ? This is only a hypothesis, but according to some scholars it is entirely plausible. In fact, an excessive presence of t
Alexander the Great. The great Macedonian leader probably died of Guillain-Barré syndrome Alexander the Great he died as a result of Guillain-Barré syndrome ? The causes of the premature death of the great Macedonian leader are a centuries-old mystery, but this New Zealand study could fina
The story of Athanasia Kriketou-Samaris, who died in February 2020 (her death occurred on 20/2, her funeral took place two days later, the news, however, was released on 28/2) is more or less well known. For half a century, the self-proclaimed Saint occupied the news, either because she conversed th
Girls with butter eyes, flowers tossed at their feet, matzevot with silver eagles, shiny shoes and impeccable uniforms. Throw in the rifles with bayonets shining in the sun, a song on the lips and we already have the image of the marching First Cadre Company. Only it has nothing to do with reality!
The year is 1964. Traders wander around the base in Kabul and sell carpets and rugs, spices and refreshments of all kinds in a streamlined hut with cloth. The air smells like roasted chestnuts and sulaimani tea sharply against the scent of the first fresh snow, indicating the beginning of the winter
Imagine that, laden with weapons and equipment, you climb a steep cliff as high as a ten-story building. A strong enemy is shooting at you from the top. In addition, you are aware that it is up to you to decide on the success of the worlds largest landing operation and the fate of thousands of soldi