Articles for tag: Apothecary, Avignon, Marseille

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Nostradamus – A Short Biography

Nostradamus was born Michel De Nostredame in 1503 and the exact date of his birth isn’t certain but historians believe it to be between December 14th and December 21st. He was a French apothecary who published books on his prophecies that have become famous throughout the world and is known best for his publication “Les ...

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What’s a Yurt and Where Can You Stay in One?

Once found only in countries like Afghanistan, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, Yurts have been traditionally used by the Nomadic peoples of Central Asia. The frame of a yurt is made of wood, crisscrossed in a lattice for the walls, with a door-frame for access, and a crown to hold up the roof, which is attached by ...

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Historic Places in France

France is a magnificent country with beautiful landscapes and historic cities, building and monuments. There is so much history in France that it is difficult to describe in a brief article. Paris, in particular, is a favorite tourist destination, with beauty around every corner. The River Seine offers a view of several magnificent sights. A ...

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Causes and Effects of the Black Death in Europe

The epidemics were not unknown in the Middle Age. However, the Black Death that attacked Europe from 1348 to 1350 was a pandemic destruction of the European population. One third of the residents of Europe died from the spread of the plague. Mice and fleas were accountable for the transmission of the disease that travelled ...