Salzburg, located in the heart of Austria, features a historic city that has fascinated travelers for centuries. Salzburg, founded in the seventh century, prospered as an ecclesiastical city-state controlled by prince-archbishops.
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Unveiling Timeless Historical Landmarks in Vienna
Pamodhya Samarakoon
Vienna, a city where the echoes of ages past can still be heard via majestic architecture, is a living tribute to its rich historical background. Vienna’s historic sites create a tapestry of cultural richness and architectural majesty among imperial grandeur, ...
Fall of Great Empires- 3 Empires of India
Chamalka Walalawela
India had been the cradle of great empires in world history. Even though the empires have fallen many years back, remnants of those empires are proof of their greatness, and they have left indelible legacies.
What Really Happened in Japanese Isolation
Chamalka Walalawela
In Japanese ‘Sakoku” means ‘closed country’. Japan kept its borders closed to foreigners from 1639 to 1853. This period is referred to as the Edo period. Japanese culture and industry blossomed during this period but at the expense of the ...
Wonderful Mythical Creatures that are No more.
Sammani Gunasekara
From the womb to the tomb, all the folk who belongs to different age groups, cultures, and social status, love to read, listen and tell stories. Among these stories, tales woven around mythical identities became more outstanding. From this piece ...
How rich was India before the British rule.
Chamalka Walalawela
In 1757, the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies were defeated in the ‘Battle of Plassey’ by the British East India Company. Thereupon Britain fortified its power over India. India was officially made a colony under the Queen Victoria ...
The History Of Cosmetics
Pamodhya Samarakoon
Cosmetics have a fascinating and rich history that spans back thousands of years. Cosmetics have always been an element of human culture and self-expression, from ancient civilizations to the present beauty business.
Buildings With Best Gothic Architecture
Pamodhya Samarakoon
From the 12th through the 16th century, Gothic architecture predominated in European architecture. The Gothic Style developed gradually from the older Romanesque style, with a focus on France, England, Spain, and Germany.In addition to this, Gothic Style architecture is characterized ...
Lost Treasures Around The World (part 3)
Pamodhya Samarakoon
The world still has many treasures that have yet to be discovered. Despite the fact that these treasures are still undiscovered, people are still looking for them.
Lost Treasures Around The World (part 2)
Pamodhya Samarakoon
There is several treasures around the world that are still not discovered. People are still trying to find these treasures. So, here comes the second part of the article which is about Lost Treasures Around The World.
Lost Treasures Around The World (part 1)
Pamodhya Samarakoon
There are lots of treasures around the world which are still undiscovered. Most of those have links with pirates. This article is about Lost Treasures Around The World.
The Most Valuable Relics of ancient Royals.
Pamodhya Samarakoon
Royalty is combined with luxury and comfort. That’s why the accessories that ancient kings and queens used can still mesmerize us.
Extravagant ancient jewelry pieces Found In India
Pamodhya Samarakoon
Indian jewelry is an exquisite field which has produced elegant jewelry over thousands of years. Even exploring Indian jewelry transports us to a different royal dimension.
Oldest Sculptures And Statues In The World
Pamodhya Samarakoon
The art of sculpting has a long history. Even the humans who have lived before thousands of years have tried to carve different structures. This article is about the oldest sculptures in the world.
Historical and hidden facts of the Vietnam War
Chamalka Walalawela
Wars have been taken place since the ancient times. It cannot be considered as a good thing at all. But learning about wars is really important in order to manage future conflicts, wars and violence.
Must Visit Frescoes In The World
Pamodhya Samarakoon
Frescoes from different countries and different eras reflect different painting techniques and legends. Let’s explore the best fresco paintings in the world.