davide avenia
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An innocent witness
It was summer, and as such it was made of long afternoons, one after the other, with the sun always hanging lazily in the sky, casting shadows that stretched far all over the neighborhood. I have clear memories of those happy days, even though I was only seven years old.
By davide aveniaabout a year ago in Writers
House of whispers
It’s been six months since we moved into the old house on Maplewood Street. Mom said it was a “fresh start” for us, a way to move on from everything that happened with Dad. I didn’t really mind. The house was huge, much bigger than our cramped apartment back in the city, and it had a big backyard with lots of trees. But from the moment we stepped inside, I felt like something was… off. I had no way of knowing what. Just yet.
By davide aveniaabout a year ago in Horror
5 inhuman humans
Desmond Doss (1919–2006) Desmond Doss (1919–2006) was an American World War II soldier whose unwavering faith, courage, and selflessness made him a living legend. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Doss grew up in a devout Seventh-day Adventist family, which instilled in him strong religious convictions, particularly a commitment to nonviolence and Sabbath-keeping. His adherence to these beliefs profoundly shaped his life and wartime service.
By davide aveniaabout a year ago in History
The telephone
INTRODUCTION: The telephone is one of the most important and revolutionary inventions of modern history, fundamentally changing the communication system and making it accessible to everyone. Introduced at the end of the 19th century, it lead to the evolution of human interactions, making instant long-distance communication possible and paving the way following technologies like the mobile phone and the internet, which would further develop it into an even more complete tool: the smartphone that everyone uses daily today.
By davide aveniaabout a year ago in History
5 (+1) men who made humans advance
1. Johannes Gutenberg Early Life and Background: Johannes Gutenberg was born around 1400 in Mainz, Germany, into a prosperous merchant family. His exact birth date is not known, and much of his early life remains a mystery. He was originally named Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden, but later adopted the name "Gutenberg," after the house where his family lived. His father was involved in the cloth trade and also worked as a mint official, which exposed Gutenberg to metalworking and other crafts from a young age.
By davide aveniaabout a year ago in History
