Japan’s asset bubble became extremely big. The reasons for it ranged from Japanese economy in late 1980s, to financial deregulation enforced by the US, to the effects of the September 1985 Plaza Accord. […]
The Japanese bubble was an asset bubble. It refers to the swift rise in Japanese asset prices in 1985 and then the rapid collapse of those prices in 1990. […]
The adventure of Thor, his child slaves, and Loki into the realm of the anti-gods starts with them arriving at gates made for creatures much larger than themselves. […]
One of Thor’s visits to the realm of the anti-gods is alongside Loki and two child slaves that join them on the way. This story is certainly intended to be more on the humorous side of things. […]
Many of the stories told in Norse mythology focus on Thor’s abilities as a fighter against the Jotnar or anti-gods. One of these stories starts with Loki entering the realm of the anti-gods as a falcon. […]
It’s not unusual for a Norse god to have many different names. But the number of names that are used to refer to Thor is much more than any other Norse god even Odin himself. […]
In 1512, Cardinal Giovanni and Giulio de’ Medici set out from Rome with a Spanish mercenary army. They besieged Florence’s neighboring city, Prato, hoping it would make Florence surrender, which it did. […]
After their exile, the Medici family continued in their efforts to retake power in Florence. And, despite laws in place, they eventually succeeded in getting a foothold back in Florence through a marriage. […]
When Girolamo Savonarola came to power, there was a good deal of confusion. However, that was indicative of freedom of the Florentines. But when he condemned Pope Alexander VI, Savonarola began to lose his grip on Florence. […]
Though Girolamo Savonarola himself was forbidden from serving in political office, he was allowed to act in an advisory capacity. He even intervened between France and Florence during the former’s brief occupation of the latter. […]
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