1560). Gregorio Lilly (1546) and Humphrey Lhuyd of Denbigh (d. 1510) furnished maps of the British Isles, Olaus Magnus (1539) of Scandinavia, Anton Wied (1542), Sigismund von Herberstein (1549) and Anthony Jenkinson (1562) of Muscovy. ...
During the Ecumenical Council of Rome, an incident arises where a local Priest from Namur, named Jan van Kees (ATL character), had refused to accept the terms of the Council of Prague, and as such was stripped of his holy orders by the Archbishop and pla
The population is about 739,300,000 individuals, which makes it the world’s third most populated and it boasts some of the oldest civilizations of any continent. Travelling Europe is one of life’s pleasures and due to the above mentioned civilization age, it boasts one of the oldest touris...
The atlas was first published in 27 parts from 1854-62 and first published as a complete atlas in 1864. The map is printed on what looks like a paperscroll, is decorated with ethnographic figurines which were designed and engraved by A. Thom and has 2 tables of British Possessions on eith...
This country also offers up a slice of culture and history, of course; in fact, the history of Iceland begins exactly with Vikings, these being the first settlers of the island (along with their slaves from the British Isles and Norway) in the early 9th Century AD. Iceland’s accommodation...
Imagine taking in the breath taking views of the European Alps, the Med, the Adriatic, the Greek Isles and much more. Travelling by train in today’s day age will allow you to have a proper holiday. It will allow you relax and reflect while you speed towards your destination in complete...
A political map of Europe is crucial for identifying the continent’s countries, major cities, and international borders. Europe has undergone significant changes over the centuries, from the shifting boundaries of empires to the establishment of modern nation-states. Today, the European Union plays ...