The news of the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, located in Iceland, whose immense ash cloud completely blocked the airspace over the Old Continent, is from 2010. Newscasts around the world interviewed impatient travelers at European airports or others who were forced to use the train to get around. Not all those travelers, distracted and agitated, stopped to think about the immense risks of a huge-scale volcanic eruption, which could alter the Earth's climate for many years and even put the very existence of our species at risk. The most destructive eruption in history was that of Tambora, located on the island of Sumbawa, I...

In 1533 something very particular happened in the New World, on the current Ecuadorian coast of Esmeraldas, so called because it is very rich in these precious stones. At that time, the petty trade in African slaves had already been taking place for several decades, but precisely around the second half of the 16 th century it was increasing and assuming enormous importance. In general, the slave trade, whose monopoly was in principle held by the Spanish and Portuguese, developed around a lucrative trilateral trade. Traders of human merchandise arrived in Africa with alcohol, weapons and junk that they exchanged for slaves with local ruler...

Approximately three hours by bus from the city of Arequipa, in Peru, is the town of Corire, in the Camaná River valley. About 40 minutes away from the town there is a huge desert-mountainous area with thousands of rocks and rock shelters. It is the place where there are the most petroglyphs in the world. Because of recent customs related to cattle farming, the area was called Toro Muerto. Some archaeological and iconographic evidence proves that the petroglyphs of Toro Muerto are not very ancient, but rather date back to 800 AD. According to some scholars, the influence of the Huari culture on the sculpted signs of Toro Muerto is predomin...

The first historical data of the existence of a confederation of tribes, later called Omagua, that lived in the enormous unknown territories east of the Andes, dates back to 1530, when commander Diego de Ordaz crossed the Orinoco River (now called Marañón), in search of gold and precious stones. According to some, it was precisely Diego de Ordaz who, with his first exploration of the Orinoco, fueled the legend of El Dorado, based on the stories of the indigenous people, which he found during the navigation of the great river. He left San Lucar de Barrameda on October 20, 1530, to reach the mouth of the Orinoco after a month of navigation....

The first European who had contact with the Tikuna ethnic group was Francisco de Orellana, on his mythical trip of 1542. When, sailing in the brig San Pedro, he left the camp of his commander Gonzalo Pizarro, on the banks of the Coca River (today belonging to Ecuador), Orellana had not the slightest idea that he was going to face one of the largest explorations of all time, an adventure that can be compared with the epic undertaking of Alexander the Great, with the legendary voyage of Marco Polo in China or with the Atlantic crossing of Christopher Columbus. On January 3, 1542, already on the banks of the Napo River, one of the great trib...

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Exquisite Triple Layer Strawberry Cake 🎂🍓 Preparation Details: Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 12 Calories: 620 each Ingredients: For the Cake: 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp strawberry extract Red food coloring (optional) For the Frosting: 1 cup butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup cream 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp strawberry extract Pink food coloring (optional) To Garnish: Strawberries Edible pearls or sprinkles Instructions: Bake the Cake: Hea...

🥞 Easy Banana French Toast Roll-Ups 🍌 0 Ingredients Needed: 10 slices of sandwich bread 3 ripe bananas, sliced Butter: About 4 tablespoons 1 tbsp sugar (for bananas) 2 eggs 3 tbsp milk 1/3 cup sugar (for outer coating) 1 tsp cinnamon Powdered sugar (optional) Cooking Steps: Banana Prep: Cook sliced bananas in butter and sugar until golden. Prep Coating: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs and milk together. Assemble Roll-Ups: Flatten bread slices, add bananas, roll up, dip in egg mixture, and pan-fry until crispy. Final Touch: Coat with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. Enjoy your delightful breakf...

Decadent Coconut Passion Fruit Raspberry Layer Cake Prep Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 25-30 minutes per cake layer | Total Time: Approximately 2 hours Servings: 12-16 slices Ingredients: For the Coconut Cake: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut For the Passion Fruit Curd: 1/2 cup passion fruit puree 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced For the Raspberry Filling: 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/...

Orange Dreamsicle Cake Recipe Experience the delight of our Orange Dreamsicle Cake, a dessert bursting with bright citrus flavors and a smooth, creamy texture. Perfect for any celebration or as a treat to brighten any day. Ingredients: For the Cake: 1 box (15 ¼ oz) of white cake mix 1 cup of cold milk ½ cup of orange juice ½ cup of vegetable oil 1 oz of French vanilla pudding mix 3 oz of orange Jello 4 large eggs For the Frosting: 8 oz of whipped topping 20 oz can of crushed pineapples, drained 1 cup of sour cream 1 cup of shredded coconut 1½ cups of white sugar ½ cup of finely chopped pecans (optional) Preparation Steps: Cake Preparation...