Venice – Early Middle Ages

Peter Rudzan February 27, 2013
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Early Middle Ages in Venice The successors of Obelerio inherited a united Venice. By the Pax Nicephori (803), the two emperors had recognised Venetian de facto independence, while it remained nominally Byzantine in subservience. During the reign of the Participazio, …

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Venice – History of the Republic of Venice – Rise

Peter Rudzan January 25, 2013
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The history of the Republic of Venice traditionally begins with its foundation at noon on Friday March 25, 421 by authorities from Padua who hoped to establish a trading-post in the region. This event was marked by the founding of …

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Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp

Peter Rudzan December 28, 2012
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Auschwitz (Auschwitz-Birkenau) concentration camp was a large network of concentration and extermination camps built and operated by the Third Reich in Polish areas (areas that were annexed by Nazi Germany during World War II). Auschwitz, camp Auschwitz was the largest …

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Buckingham Palace and Garden at Buckingham Palace

Peter Rudzan November 7, 2012
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Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. Buckingham Palace is located in the City of Westminster. The palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. Originally known as Buckingham House, the …

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Forth Bridge in Scotland

Peter Rudzan October 4, 2012
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The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, to the east of the Forth Road Bridge, and 14 kilometres (9 miles) west of central Edinburgh. The Forth Bridge was opened …

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Maya World – Xunantunich in Belize – A brief history I.

Peter Rudzan September 13, 2012
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Xunantunich is the largest ceremonial center in the Belize River Valley. Xunantunich was a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period. The site is composed of six major plazas, surrounded by more than twenty five temples and palaces. Xunantunich in …

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Kraków – a brief history – part II.

Peter Rudzan September 5, 2012
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In 1596 King Zygmunt III. moved the capital of Poland from Kraków to Warsaw, although Kraków remained the place of coronations and burials. The Swedish invasions, beginning in 1655, accelerated the decline; by the end of the following century the …

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Dance in Cambodia

Peter Rudzan August 27, 2012
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With no doubt, dancing is the main symbol of the theatre in Cambodia. Theatre, dance and thus is the most popular entertainment of Cambodian´s people. The highest degree of perfection reached Royal dance. In Royal dance performances dance only women. …

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London Eye

Peter Rudzan August 17, 2012
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The London Eye is a gigantic observation wheel (also know as Ferris wheel). It is situated on the bank of the River Thames in London (England). The London Eye is 135 metres tall. Each of 32 ovoid capsules weighs 10 …

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Backwaters of Kerala in India

Peter Rudzan July 16, 2012
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Kerala, one of the India´s state, was a traveler’s dream from the times of the Phoenicians and Romans who made Kerala their prime destination for its riches – mostly pepper, teak, sandalwood and ivory. Many intrepid travellers in the history …

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