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Palace of Caserta – Naples – Italy

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Origins of the Palace of Caserta 1742-1747 In the year 1734, in the context of the War of the Polish Succession, Carlos de Borbón, third son of Felipe V and his second wife, Isabel Farnesio, conquered the kingdoms of Naples and Sicily, which had been under Austrian rule since the War of Spanish Succession. However, the Treaty of Vienna (1738) stipulated that Naples and Sicily should form a single independent state that could not be under the sovereignty of the …

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Amphitheatre of Pula

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  The Amphitheatre of Pula in Croatia Also known as the Pula Arena, is a well-preserved Roman amphitheater located in Pula, Croatia. Here is a brief history of the Amphitheatre: Ancient Origins: The construction of the Amphitheatre of Pula began during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD. It was built on the site of an earlier Hellenistic period theater. The exact date of its completion is uncertain but is believed to be around the 1st century …

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Tourism in Ancient Greece

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History of Tourism in Ancient Greece Olympia   +      Colossus of Rhodes   +  Sparta   +  Pyramid of Giza   +  Temple of Artemis   +  Lighthouse of Alexandria + Gardens of Babylon +  Mausoleum at Halicarnassus In 776 BC, the first Olympic Games were held, which consisted of athletic competitions in honor of the Gods of Olympus. Artistic and athletic offerings were offered as a gift. Many times sacrifices and prayers were also performed in honor of some god in …

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New Thermopolium discovered in Pompeii

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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 …

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History of Sex in Ancient Rome

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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. …

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