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Once upon a time it was nothing but a fishing village, the XII century just started making this little place – a significant place. Gradually it became a trading wool center, its inexorable bloom continued till VXII century and the Golden Age which was sensational not only for Amsterdam , but, Europe itself. Everything started from the Amstel River and the herring which became the first and the most important trade mark for the small village – Amsterdam . Living in the XII century was not an easy thing, people struggled for survival and existence. Nothing came easily, even fishing of herring. Local tribes made their settings all along the North Sea coast. Yet, the huts were poorly made, sometimes it didn’t withstand the harsh and sudden tides from the Zuiderzee. Despite the problems and hostile conditions, the Amstel community grew in power, influence and ingenuity helped them to make the whereabouts stronger. Huts became timber-framed. Still nowadays – three last dykes might be admi...

Mount Fuji ( Fuji-san ) is the highest mountain in Japan, rising to 12,388 feet. It is visible from Tokyo on a clear day, the beautiful cone-shaped mountain is located west of the city, surrounded by lakes in a national park. Mount Fuji is a frequent subject of Japanese art especially after 1600, when Edo period has been born and (now Tokyo) became the actual capital. Mt. Fuji is located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and is surrounded by five lakes: Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Yamanakako, Lake Saiko, Lake Motosuko and Lake Shojiko. Fuji-san's dimensions are impressive: 12,388 feet high; 78 miles in circumference and 25-30 miles in diameter around the base; topped with crater spanning 1600 feet in diameter. Mount Fuji is a distinctive feature of the geography of Japan . It stands 3,776.24 m (12,389ft) high and is located near the Pacific coast of central Honshu , just west of Tokyo. It straddles the boundary of Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures . Three small cities surround ...

The notion itself has got many meanings such as witchery or spell-craft. It was quite complex and wide-spread, as much as forbidden. The belief in and practice of magic was perceived as a treachery and treason, actions against the Church and the holly spirit. Regardless of what had been said, the alchemy and healing practices were combined altogether alongside with the onset of medicine. Witchcraft is very much indeed combined with paranormal, magical activity such as: necromancy, shamanism, spiritualism, occult and possession. In 1466 the book was published, it was revolutionary manifesto called "Malleus Maleficarun" " The Hammer of the Witches". German Dominican – Henrich Kramer, so-called witch-finder stated: "(...) Magicians who are commonly called witches, are thus termed on account of the magnitude of their evil deeds. These are they who by the permission of God disturd the elements who drive to distraction of minds of men, such as have lost their trust ...

The Japanese literature is often associated with erotic descriptions and lyrical notion, sophisticated, mystical style – unique of its time. Stylish and posh. Well, it is true,  mustn't  it be forgotten, that period after period the trends and  literary  genres changed. So was in Japan. The literature of the working class was the much profound as the  predecessors . This particular genre was directed to the class-oriented proletariat. The literature was perceived as a tool, a device to "trigger the revolution on". It was very much indeed loved by the  Communist  party. The novels were descriptive, imaginative, encouraging for revolution and ignition for ' disobedience '. The categorization of th novels was without its content – I what am saying is – the revolution was to a leading point itself. It might be, but not  necessarily . However the novels had to follow the motto of the working class: "about the working classes and wor...

  The country is old as the hills, mountainous and not penetrable, yet, very much indeed fascinating and mystique. This lands of contradictions has always been far-fetched and eagerly discovered. The rich natural goods and picturesque landscapes intrigued many, just a few dared to visit, exploit and describe this hostile land. It is is indeed a hostile soil, very difficult to live in. The USSR endlessly tried to conquer it. Every single time they had to withdraw, prepare again to another attempt, and so on and on. Nowadays US military operation in Afghanistan proves – it is an unbroken country, they never accept changes, no matter how well-masterminded it all becomes, always be declined.  The Afghans has always lived in their closed enclaves, not engaged in western world and its civilization. The history proved the country has t...

      "(...) We burned Tokyo, not just military target, but set out to wipe out the people indiscriminately. The atomic bomb is the last word in the direction. All ethical limitations of warfare are gone. Not because of Means of destruction are more cruel or painful or otherwise hideous in their effect upon combatants. The fences are gone (...)" - David Lilienthal; US Atomic Energy Commission. The bomb – the idea so far-fetched and incredible, that, in the overall dream to become true, it became true. The treacherous idea and the end of humanity came alongside with the Manhattan project. The idea of the bomb itself has always been an enquiry subject, its force and its impact to all of us was simply one of its kind. Unspoken. Overwhelming. It all started from the very small particle which is called atom, going back in time One might say, nothing was so obvious and so right as dropping the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to end the war that killed hounded of thousan...