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Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia

27 February, 202427 February, 2024 by Mc Donald

Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia Ancient Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean. The Tian Shan mountains surrounding the old caravan route dominate the country and are home to snow leopards, lynx, horses and sheep, among others. Kyrgyzstan, country of Central Asia. It is bounded by Kazakhstan on the northwest and north, by China on the east and south, and by Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on the south and west. Most of Kyrgyzstan’s borders run along mountain crests. The capital is Bishkek (known from 1862 to 1926 as Pishpek and from 1926 to 1991 as Frunze). …

New Thermopolium discovered in Pompeii

27 February, 202427 February, 2024 by Traveling Cook

Thermopolium discovered in Pompeii Surprising new discovery in Pompeii: they discovered a fast-food place where there are still remains of food Archaeologists discovered a thermopolium, where food used to be served to the lower classes of this city of the Roman Empire that was devastated by the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano hundreds of years ago Thermopolium in excellent condition The archaeological area of Pompeii, the city destroyed in 79 AD. due to the eruption of Vesuvius it never ceases …

Venus and Cupid in Renaissance Nude Artworks

27 February, 202427 February, 2024 by Giancarlo Bonfiglio

Venus and Cupid in Nude Artworks The recreation of the figures of Venus and Cupid was one of the most prestigious moments in Renaissance painting. The classical iconography represented the recognition of Antiquity and the union with the culture of the Christian world of medieval tradition. The role of Venus in Renaissance painting has fostered a broad historiographical tradition from different theoretical perspectives. Countless Renaissance painters have painted Cupid and Venus in every possible style. The mythological recreation of Sandro …

History of Sex in Ancient Rome

27 February, 202427 February, 2024 by Giancarlo Bonfiglio

History of Sex in Ancient Rome & Pompeii That the woman placed herself on top of the man during the sexual act was very frowned upon in Ancient Rome as it was considered that this active position, that is, the woman riding (equitant), was humiliating for her male partner. It was a position typical of prostitutes, who charged more for it. Up to double the price of a normal service, in the rate applied in Pompeii, given its unusual nature. …

La Cumbrecita Hiking: Cerro Wank, Rio Subterraneo and Hidden Waterfall

27 February, 202427 February, 2024 by Traveling Cook

Hiking to Cerro Wank – Rio Subterraneo – Cascada Escondida

La Cumbrecita – Mountain Village

Remember mountain villages in Germany, Switzerland or France. Founded by a Siemens Manager 90 years ago, and has that charming European center in every corner

The path we went to La Cumbrecita is called Wank Hill – Underground River – Hidden Waterfall. (Cerro Wank – Rio Subterraneo – Cascada Escondida). It is absolutely necessary to do it with a guide, since from the summit on the Wank hill the trails are not signposted. For that we hire a guide at the entrance of the Villa, in a shop called Tekking La Cumbrecita.