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March 1st, 1953: Stalin and His 'Achy-Breaky Heart' That Changed the Game

The day the USSR lost its 'daddy': Stalin's heart attack and how it transformed the fate of a superpower. Stalin and his whimsical heart: a journey into the least ordinary day Hey you, yes you, sittin...

Accadde oggi Storia

Mar 1, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Charlemagne: the Craftsman of Medieval Europe

Believe It or Not: Charlemagne, the Dude Who Redrew Europe's Map Without Even a GPS. An Emperor Beyond Legend: Charlemagne and His Times Picture a guy who seems like a mash-up between a snooze-fest hi...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Feb 26, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Longobards: warriors with a cringe-worthy haircut and an empire to build

A Time-Traveling Adventure in the Shoes of a Lombard. Spoiler: It's Not Just Iron Pills and Looting! When the Lombards Were More Than Just a Lousy Soccer Team Ah, the Lombards! That bunch everyone rem...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Feb 20, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Napoleon, the Great? More Like the Great Lover than Warrior!

Ridley Scott's Napoleon: Less Battles, More Heartbeats! A Peek at the Softer Side of the Commander in a No-Holds-Barred Review! The Card Director: Ridley Scott, a maestro of visuals, but this time may...

Film Recensioni Storia

Feb 19, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Islam and the Arab Empire: A Historical Adventure Not Exactly for the Bored

Ever wondered how Islam started making its mark on the world? Well, here's a time-travel trip to unveil its mysteries. It was a dark and stormy night... wait, scratch that, it was the desert. So, my f...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Feb 12, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Monks: Not Just Beer and Gregorian Chants

Monks: Not Just Guys in Robes – Discover the Roots of Monasticism Amidst Prayers and Beers. When the Party's Over: The Birth of Monasticism Hey you, yes, you there! Ever wondered how monasticism got s...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Feb 6, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Medieval Madness: The Church's Rollercoaster!

Let me unveil the medieval chaos of the Church: a mix of intrigue, power, and a few saints who just didn’t get the memo. Pope Gregory I: The Medieval Mass DJ Picture a DJ in an exclusive club, but ins...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Jan 30, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

The Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages, a land of castles and conniving, uncover the secrets and contradictions of an utterly fascinating era. Time-traveling adventure on Homo Erectus, here we go! Welcome to the Middle A...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Jan 23, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Medieval Unveiled: An Odyssey Through Feuds and Follies

Sneaking through the folds of time, let's explore how the Middle Ages were less yawn-inducing than you think. A plunge into feudalism A Not-so-Standard Entry into the Middle Ages Hey there, time trave...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Jan 16, 2024

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