Y Wladfa – The Welsh Colony in Patagonia Y Wladfa, or “The Colony” in Welsh, refers to the Welsh settlement established in the remote region of Patagonia, Argentina, in the mid-19th century. Driven by a desire to preserve their language and culture and escape economic hardships in Wales, a group of Welsh pioneers embarked on …
Nazi War Criminals – Paul Blobel Paul Blobel, a high-ranking SS officer in Nazi Germany, played a significant role in the implementation of the Holocaust and other war crimes during World War II. As one of the commanding officers responsible for the mass shootings and extermination operations, Blobel’s name became synonymous with the heinous acts …
The Madrid Skylitzes Introduction: The Madrid Skylitzes, also known as the Synopsis of Histories, is a medieval illuminated manuscript that offers a captivating glimpse into the rich and vibrant history of the Byzantine Empire. Compiled in the 12th century by John Skylitzes, a Byzantine historian and bureaucrat, this magnificent work of art and scholarship has …