The story of Princess Sultan is true. The words are the authors’, but the story is princesses’. The shocking human tragedies described in this book are factual. In a country still ruled by kings, she is a princess. The men of her country hold firmly patriarchal laws. The Saudi Arabian male’s honor rests on the honor of women, and therefore the man must impose his … Continue reading Princess Sultana
This is an epic story about Genghis Khan – a founder of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia in 12th and 12th century. Invading Europe many times, it is said that 1/5 of the descendants in Europe and directly from his raping moments. The story starts with the birth of … Continue reading Wolf from steppe
The monks gave him the name John Savage. He as a savage for them, living with them in some abbey in the Northern England, raping him and beating. After this John would usually fall into epilepsy. Monks were calling it a devil’s attack. John escapes with his mysterious Maur man… somehow there is something about both of them being together. They are travelling around England … Continue reading Pillars of Light
Cleopatra’s Alexandria (nowaday’s Egypt) is tragically fallen after Caesar‘s assassination in 1 century BCE, and her allieanation with Mark Antony (the following Roman Emperor). Cleopatra kills herself with letting the royal cobra snake bites her. Her twins children survived and they are ment to rule Alexandria together as half-gods The Sun and The Moon. Selena (daughter of Mark Antony) was taken from Egypt and together with her twoin brother … Continue reading Lotos from Nile
In 2025 The area’s development is linked to the Austro-Hungarian rule, with the Provincial Government taking over the spa in 1885, contributing to its development. Meaning, as the Habsburgs arrived to Bosnia and Herzegovina, they brought the music and culture in the city. It was my second time visiting this place. The water is still there. Crystal clear and calm. With more built concrete, though. … Continue reading Vrelo Bosnia
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
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