How did the Greeks live during Turkish rule? This question is now answered in Greece in two ways. The first refers to the actual data and the second, the revisionist, projects the theoretical framework based on Islamic law. According to Islam, the world is divided into that of the believers and t
Saccharin. The most popular chemical for the production of a sweetener. And at the same time - a source of illegal fortunes in pre-war Poland. From a sweetener one could become a millionaire, be in a pack or even die. Thousands of people were willing to take the risk. The regulations left no roo
Feared, bloodthirsty, fierce, explorers and, lately, television. So were the Vikings. Those men (mostly) from the Nordic countries who, starting in the 8th century, looted and burned half of Europe with their raids. But no horns on their hooves. The horns were only used to drink Odins only food:mead
Every Roman city or colony had one or more fullonica , our current laundry and dry cleaning . Remains of these businesses have been found in Ostia, Barcino and Herculaneum, some of them like that of Stephanus in Pompeii in an excellent state of preservation. It consisted of a household linen and clo