Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The Seven Wonders of the World, also known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is a collection of extraordinary constructions referred to numerous times in ancient Hellenic media. The first such lists occurred in the first and second centuries BC, with many thanks to the 4th century BC conquests by the Greeks. These conquests allowed access to the civilizations of the Egyptians, Persians, and Babylonians, of which Hellenic tourists frequently mentioned in their own writings, be it poems, or even guidebooks. The current list, however, originated, and finalized, during the Renaissance. Imagine yourself relaxing in a sun-lit garden

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10 Facts About Italian Food

Do you have a favourite Italian restaurant that you like to visit with family or friends? Maybe you like to order some stuffed mushrooms and calamari to start with, followed by a bowl of zuppa toscana soup. The main course arrives, and you’re dining on chicken parmigiana, because no one quite makes it like your local Olive Garden. Perhaps you round the meal off with a warm chocolate baci cake, and a mug of cappuccino. Sound delicious, right? Here are ten facts to check out while you wait until your next Italian delight? 1. Food is Serious Business When it

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