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The Hadji Ahmed Map (1559): when maps attempted to represent a world that was not yet well understood
The Hadji Ahmed Map, created in 1559, is one of the most fascinating cartographic works of the late Renaissance.
Produced at a time when much of the world remained unknown to Europeans, it stands o...
Today we are accustomed to opening our phones and seeing the world with almost perfect precision, but in the 16th ce...
Asia
Tunguska explosion (1908): the largest cosmic impact documented in modern history
The Tunguska explosion, which occurred in Siberia in 1908, was the largest cosmic impact recorded in modern history.
The detonation flattened millions of trees without leaving a visible crater, cre...
On June 30, 1908, at 7:17 in the morning, a massive aerial explosion shook central Siberia, near the Podkamennaya Tu...
Arquitectura
Two hidden medieval monasteries in Spain: San Juan de la Peña and San Pedro de Rocas
In today's Spain, medieval monasteries still survive, hidden in natural settings that are difficult to access.
The Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, in Aragon, and the Monastery of San Pedro de Roc...
In today's Spain, there are still medieval monasteries that are not located in large cities or on main tourist route...
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June in history: science, exploration, engineering, and great breakthroughs that changed the world
The month of June has been the setting for scientific discoveries, historical expeditions, technological innovations, and space achievements that changed history.
From astronomical observations and...
Throughout the centuries, the month of June has witnessed events that marked the evolution of human knowledge.
From ...
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The Sin Eaters: The forbidden ritual that promised to open the gates of heaven
Sin-eaters were real figures in British funerary tradition who symbolically took on the sins of the deceased through a strange ritual.
Feared and necessary at the same time, they lived surrounded b...
The house remains silent. A piece of bread rests on the chest of the deceased. Family members watch in silence as a ...
Asia
Sengakuji Temple and the tombs of the 47 ronin: samurai history in the heart of Tokyo
Sengakuji Temple is one of Tokyo's most important historical sites and an absolute benchmark of samurai culture.In its cemetery rest the remains of the legendary 47 ronin, protagonists of a real ep...
Sengakuji Temple (泉岳寺) is located in the Minato district, south of Tokyo, and occupies a central place in the samura...
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Female Scribes of the Middle Ages: A Hidden Legacy of Manuscript Culture
The history of medieval manuscripts was not exclusively male. Recent studies have shown that numerous women participated as copyists in convents and religious centers, contributing to the preservat...
During the Middle Ages, the production of handwritten books was a fundamental activity for the conservation and tran...
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Nebra Sky Disc: Advanced Astronomy in the Bronze Age
The Nebra Sky Disk is one of the most fascinating archaeological finds of the Bronze Age.Discovered in Germany and dated to around 1600 BC, this artifact displays astronomical representations of th...
The Nebra Sky Disk, discovered in Germany and dated to around 1600 BCE, is one of the most impressive artifacts of t...
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Women in the Dead Sea Scrolls: Differences from the medieval biblical tradition
The Dead Sea Scrolls offer a glimpse into Judaism before the final canonization of the Bible and show how female figures such as Sarah, Miriam, and Deborah appear in ancient texts without the restr...
The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered between 1947 and 1956 in the caves of Qumran and other areas of the Judean Desert, ...
