In 2025 Looming that region in the last few years, brought me different perspectives. Appreciation for the cultural diversity but in the same time, where this sudden cultural diversity is common from? It hasn’t been there for centuries. It’s quite recent. Arrival was hard. There is almost no highway except for some kilometeres of the Corridor Vc, which is highly sponsored by EU and Russia … Continue reading Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegowina
The author is Simon Sebag Montefiore – one of my favourite writers. The story follows the prohibited love affair of two which came to light in 1945. While Russia celebrates victory over the Nazis, shootings are scattered in the midst of the great Moscow celebration: on the earth are the lifeless body of two students, young men and girls in costumes from the 19th century. It … Continue reading One night in Winter
At the end of the Second World War, it was clear that the Belgian system of canals and waterways needed to be standardised and suitable for 1,350 tonne barges – a step up from the traditional fleet of barges used on the canals, with a maximum capacity of only 300 tonnes. Additionally, the European Conference of Transport Ministers in 1957 recommended that the canals be … Continue reading The boat lift of Strépy-Thieu, Belgium
Again one of those hop on – hop off excursions or daily trips from Brussels. The city is situated on the banks of the river Rhine in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and as such is one of the oldest cities in Germany. First traces of human settlement are dating back as far as 50,000 years until the Romans came. As the region is situated in the Rhine-Ruhr region, … Continue reading Bonn, Germany – tracing the life of Beethoven
A college city, monden by its appearance and so- calleed the romantic city in the region of Baden-Württemberg, situated on the river Neckar in south-west Germany. It is located only 78 km from Frankfurt. The city’s charm is in the peaceful lifestyle and historical happenings. The city was founded in the 5th century BC, as a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of worship built on the Heiligenberg, or “Mountain of Saints.” In … Continue reading Heidelberg ☆ Germany
Philippa Gregory is one of the best historical novel writers nowadays. Her most famous iteration of books is The Cousin’s Wars describing through her novels the War of Roses for control of the throne of England fought between supporters of two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the House of Lancaster (associated with a red rose), and the House of York (whose symbol was a white rose). The conflict lasted through many sporadic … Continue reading Richard’s Queen
The book comes in two sequels, written by two authors Rita Monaldi and Francesco Sorti. The place of happening is Rome, in September 1683. While the Turkish army spends on the borders of the West and opens Vienna, the sudden death of a passenger at the inn in the center of the Holy City invites the panic: is it a poison or plague? From the fear … Continue reading Imprimatur l and ll
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