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  • Vilnius, capital of Lithuania, art
    Lithuania

    Vilnius: art in public places and permanent exhibitions

    May 18, 2023 /

    Vilnius is full of art. It would be best to let your eyes wander, and the images will pop up from the buildings. You will also meet modern sculptures and incredible interiors dedicated to beloved Lithuanians and foreigners or the free spirit of the world. Hooked by Mindaugas Navakas Mindaugas Navakas loved and still loves surprising others with his urbanistic inventions, and his “Kablys” (the Hook, 1995) on the old Railway Cultural Center building has earned him a national prize. It’s somewhat puzzling because, during that time, the center served as a cradle for contra-culture. You surely get hooked. Kauno st. 52. The Frank Zappa fan club The idea to…

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    Kaunas, Lithuania

    Kaunas history: second Lithuanian city was the capital once

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    The history of Kaunas Fortress and Kaunas Forts

    May 17, 2023
  • Kaunas fort
    Lithuania

    The history of Kaunas Fortress and Kaunas Forts

    May 17, 2023 /

    At the end of the 18th c., when Kaunas became the border post of Russia, the Tsar decided to transform the city into a fortress, but the idea materialized only in 1871. Germany finally became united, and there was a need to strengthen the empire’s western borders. In 1880, Tsar Alexander II ratified the Kaunas fortress plan, covering a 15 sq. km area. The work started in 1882-1889, but construction continued until 1915. Stages of construction  Construction was carried out in several stages. First, a defense circle consisting of 7 forts and nine batteries, and central fortifications was built. Construction of administrative buildings in the city center, reconstruction, and refinement…

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  • Oak Alley Plantation, United States
    United States

    Slavery at Oak Alley: a look at the world that shaped Oak Alley’s enslaved community

    January 11, 2023 /

    Prior to the Civil War, Jacques’ Oak Alley was not the only Roman family-owned plantation in St. James Parish. Their estates lined the west bank of the Mississippi, creating an interdependent economy based on family participation. More than business practice however, this “family affair” methodology profoundly impacted the area in general, including the enslaved communities. The Roman plantations in St. James were owned by A.B., Victorin, Jacques, Sosthene, Zenon, and their sister Josephine (married to Valcour Aime), as well as their children. Altogether, these families owned 892 slaves – all living within a 9-mile stretch along the river. This high density of enslaved laborers created an environment of continuous activity.…

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  • Kaunas, Lithuania
    Lithuania

    Kaunas history: second Lithuanian city was the capital once

    January 11, 2023 /

    The settlement which later developed into Kaunas was first mentioned by chroniclers in 1361. To protect the city against Crusader attacks, a stone castle was built in the 14th c., which later became an important part of the city’s defense system. In 1408, Kaunas was granted Magdeburg rights by Grand Duke Vytautas. Since then Kaunas started developing rapidly, as its importance as a port and a trading center with western Europe was growing. In the 16th c. the first school, public hospital, and pharmacy were built, and towards the end of the century, Kaunas became one of the best-organized cities in the Great Duchy of Lithuania. The economy of Kaunas…

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  • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
    Bulgaria

    First traces of human nature in Veliko Tarnovo

    January 11, 2023 /

    The first traces of human nature discovered on the territory of Veliko Tarnovo date back to the 4th Millenium B.C. Archeologists found a settlement in the western part of Veliko Tarnovo. One of the most popular historic places is Trapezitsa Hill. It had been inhabited as early as the 3rd millennium B.C. Tsarevets Hill is the most attractive place for the numerous visitors to the town, because of its great historical importance. At the end of the 2nd millennium BC, a Thracian settlement was raised on its slopes and on the banks along the bed of the Yantra River. During the period between the 5th and the 6th centuries on…

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  • saltibarsciai
    Lithuania

    Lithuanian cuisine: “interesting” won’t be your sole reaction to traditional cuisine

    November 5, 2020 /

    A polite reply consisting of the word “interesting” won’t be your sole reaction to Lithuanian cuisine. Our kitchen is rather simple, even laconic, I dare say, if you consider our most widely used ingredients – potatoes, mushrooms, meat, sour-cream and vegetables – but also nutritious. Be brave in your quest to familiarize yourself with it – sample and experiment away! Satisfaction is guaranteed, and you just might want to bring a recipe or two back home. Fried bread and beer. They are as common to an average Lithuanian these days as spears and armor used to be back in the day. Beware of the thick coating of garlic on the…

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