Colosseum – History, Construction & Other Notable Facts
In the First Jewish-Roman War of 70 AD, the Romans did not only besiege Jerusalem and humiliate the Jews, but also plundered the luxuries of the Jewish Temple to finance...
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Giuseppe Garibaldi: History and Major Achievements
Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general, revolutionary, and republican famous for the very influential role he played in Italian unification (the Risorgimento) and the creation of the kingdom of Italy....
Christopher Columbus: 8 important facts that you probably didn’t know about the master explorer and navigator
Every second Monday in October, Columbus Day, or as it is now popularly called Indigenous Peoples’ Day, evokes a lot of mixed feelings across our nation. We are torn between...
Monte Cassino Abbey: History and Major Facts
Founded in the 6th century CE by Benedict of Nursia, Monte Cassino Abbey has been through quite a lot over the centuries, from it being sacked by the Lombards and...