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History of Tourism: Pompeii 89 BC – 1970 AD

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How was Tourism in Ancient Pompeii? Streets of Pompeii   History of Tourism in Ancient Pompeii, 89 BC- 62 AD: In 89 BC was besieged by Lucio Cornelio Sila. And he surrendered in the year 80 a. After this episode, Sulla established a colony with the name of Colonia Cornelia Veneria Pompeianorum. The inhabitants received Roman citizenship shortly after, but were removed from part of their territory. The inhabitants of the municipality of Pompeii lost their political freedom. What Rome …

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History of the Souvenirs – Gifts

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History of  the Souvenirs When traveling, there is always someone who returns home with a souvenir. It can be a miniature, reproductions of sculptures, keychains, postcards or almost anything with the name of the visited site. But:   Who invented the modern souvenir? Giovanni Volpato (1732-1803), an Italian engraver and potter from 18th century Rome, is considered the modern inventor of souvenirs. Giovanni Volpato was a brilliant self-made man, full of initiatives and with great artistic and entrepreneurial gifts. Born …

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The Statues of Liberty by the Sculptor Bartholdi

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The Statues of Liberty by Auguste Bartholdi New York    +     Buenos Aires    +     Paris    +   Bordeaux   +  Washington The Statue of Liberty is that huge bronze statue that dominates the mouth of the Hudson River and is located south of Manhattan. It was a good gift that the French people made in 1886, to the American people to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States of 1776   The First: New York City …

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List of Airlines that Suspend Flights to China COVID-19

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Airlines that Suspend Flights to China for COVID-19 Some of the airlines that fly to China began to cancel their flights. In some cases for more than a month, before the advance of the coronavirus, which so far throughout the World. (see map online and in real time) Travel agencies and tour operators call for calm, but at the same time advocate suspending or postponing trips to that destination. These are the airlines that have suspended or reduced their flights …

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Two new 4,600-year-old pyramids

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The archaeological site of Dahshur The archaeological site of Dahshur is an hour’s drive from Cairo. It is on the western bank of the Nile River. There are several pyramids and new places to visit. An ancient wall, 60 meters long, was discovered south of the pyramid of Pharaoh Amenemhat. Two new 4,600-year-old pyramids: ceremony of the pyramid and its satellites, on July 13, 2019 Nearby, archeological excavations also brought out funeral masks and tools for carving stones. These artifacts …

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