Among the disciples of Grandjean de Montigny are José Maria Jacintho Rebello (1821-1872), architect and landscape painter, and Francisco Joaquim Bittencourt da Silva, sculptor and…
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Brazil Figurative Arts
The history of art in Brazil can be divided into two distinctly distinct periods, a colonial and an autonomous period. In Portugal, architecture flourished late…
Franco-German War of 1870
Franco-German War of 1870/71, war between France and the North German Confederation under the leadership of Prussia. Last of the so-called wars of unification. The…
Hungarian Music
Hungarian music, name for Hungarian folk music, which can be divided into two layers in the unanimous folk song. An older one with semitone pentatonic…
Lesotho Landmarks
Ha-Khotso rock art The Bushmen in southern Africa were not only successful hunters – they also felt the need to capture their everyday lives for…
Oberammergau Passion Play
Every ten years the Upper Bavarian municipality of Oberammergau hosts one of the most traditional performances in Germany, the Oberammergau Passion Play. The performances are…
Travel to Beautiful Cities in Bulgaria
Here you will find study trips and round trips through the metropolises of Bulgaria Sofia Take a round trip to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria….
Turkey Recent History
1980 coup Between 1979 and 1980, the government of Süleymán Demirel decided to stop the alliance with Western countries, and with it, the hope of development of the…
History of Seoul, South Korea
Seoul’s history dates back to 18 BCE. However, humans have occupied the area that now constitutes Seoul since the Paleolithic. Seoul has been a great settlement…
Syria Economy
Business The cautious economic reform program begun under H. al-Assad in the 1990s was significantly accelerated after his son Bashar came to power. Against the…
Norway History
The Danish-Norwegian Union While Sweden began to break away from the Union by force in the middle of the 15th century, the Norwegian Imperial Council…
Saint Martin Geography
Saint Martin is one shared between France and the Netherlands Caribbean island. The only land border between these two countries is located on the 94…
Manchester in England
According to ABBREVIATIONFINDER, City of Manchester is located in the north west of England and has a population of 486,000 people. After London and Birmingham,…
West Berlin
Forced by the behavior of the SED (primarily due to the SED-controlled occupation of the New Town Hall in the east of the city by…
Paraguay Country Information
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America that borders Bolivia to the north and west, Brazil to the east, and Argentina to the south…
Trekking Adventure in The Faroe Islands
Put on your hiking boots and take a few deep breaths of the refreshing Atlantic wind as you now experience the Faroe Islands in the…
Backpacking on Borneo, Malaysia
A travel suggestion for those who have a limited budget but still want to experience Borneo’s highlights, such as orangutans, jungle trekking through lush rainforest,…
Go to Bangkok, Angkor Wat, Phuket and Koh Yao
Experience the contrast between the metropolitan pulse of Bangkok and the tranquility of the unique temples around Angkor Wat. Cycle around the rural surroundings of…
Suriname Overivew
TERRITORY: ENVIRONMENT The vegetation is characterized by the equatorial forest, rich in precious essences (Lucuma mammosa, Lecythis ollaria, Copaifera bracteata, Bombax ceiba or Kapok etc.)…
Nepal Arts and Traditions
TRADITIONS According to campingship, Nepal is a country located in Asia. The most notable expression of the custom in Nepal can be found in the…
Koguryŏ Tombs (World Heritage)
The Koguryŏ dynasty ruled from 37 BC. BC to 688 AD large areas of northern China and the northern half of the Korean peninsula. In…
Places to Visit in Bordeaux, France
Churches or sacred institutions Cathédrale St. André The cathedral was inaugurated by Pope Urban II in 1096 and comes close to the enormous dimensions of…
Parks and Cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires Botanical Garden The Buenos Aires Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) is a public garden located in…
Beijing Festivals and Events
Beijing: Known People Note You can find numerous people from Beijing, including all the emperors who ruled the empire, at Goruma under the heading “Personalities…
Venezuela Travel Warning
According to youremailverifier, the Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency on the entire country on May 13, 2016. Violent clashes broke out during political…
Ethiopia Travel Warning
At the beginning of January 2017, a hand grenade exploded in front of the Grand Hotel in Bahir Dar and a week later in the…
Transportation in Romania
ON THE GO Traveling by plane Tarom (RO) (Internet: www.tarom.ro) flies regularly to Constanta, Arad, Bacau, Caransebes, Baia Mare, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi, Satu Mare, Timisoara, Oradea,…
Transportation in Hungary
ON THE GO On the way by car / bus According to youremailverifier, Hungary has a well-developed road network (Internet: www.aka.hu). There are eight major…
Peru Everyday Life
Everyday life in Peru The day usually starts early in Peru. In the country, there is a mate tea for breakfast, along with bread and…
Tibet Recent History
Tibet in the 18th and 19th centuries In 1717 the Dzungar Mongols invaded Tibet, but were quickly driven from Tibet by the Tibetan army. Due…