The Treaty of Westphalia, signed in 1648, stands as a pivotal moment in European history. It not only ended two devastating wars—the Thirty Years’ War within the Holy Roman Empire and the Eighty Years’ War between Spain and the Dutch Republic—but also laid the groundwork for the modern concept of state sovereignty. At a time …
The Spanish Inquisition stands as one of the most infamous periods in history, a time when fear, persecution, and religious intolerance cast a long shadow over Spain and its territories. Established in 1478 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the Inquisition was originally intended to maintain Catholic orthodoxy in …
1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent. 2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, “I’ll serve you, but don’t start anything.” 3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted. 4. A dyslexic …
