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Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth
"Come, ye philosophers, who cry, 'All’s well,' and contemplate this ruin of a world."
-Voltaire, 1756
One of the deadliest earthquakes in history struck Lisbon on All-Saint's day, November... »
Unique Collections, Memento Mori, Disaster Areas, Incredible Ruins | Edited by Annetta and Dylan
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck
The first rhinoceros to set foot on European soil since Roman times did not last long. Surviving the 120-day sea voyage to Portugal, the rhino was a diplomatic gift from India. Arriving in 1515,... »
Strange Statues, Architectural Oddities | Edited by Annetta and wythe
