In all ancient cultures of the world, ceramic objects of very beautiful shapes and decorations were made, but nowhere except in China did ceramic production lead to the production of porcelain. Europe first encountered porcelain in the 11th-12th century through trade connections with the Far East. The rare and exotic porcelain items thrilled Europeans with … Read more
Thermal processes occurring deep inside the Earth manifest on the surface through volcanoes. Volcanoes, due to their terrifying destructive power, have found their place in the myths of many ancient peoples, so the very name “volcano” is associated with the name of the Roman god of fire. Volcanic eruptions bring valuable minerals to the surface, … Read more
First of all, the interesting thing about his biography is in an inversely proportional relationship with the value of his work. Historians have, true, so meticulously and systematically investigated Bach’s life that today all the circumstances of his manuscripts, dates of his concert performances, trajectories of his movements, the amount of his earnings, his illnesses, … Read more
