After 700 years, Florence has lifted all accusations against Dante Alighieri, who went into exile in 1302. Despite being accused of perjury, extortion and fraud, Dante was actually targeted for supporting the losing side in a political battle. Florence has since regretted its decision and even erected a tomb for him in 1829. However, it […]
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) represents Tibet from its headquarters in India, but no nation recognizes it as a formal government. Its goal is to see Tibet gain autonomy in its administrative affairs and preserve Tibetan culture. The CTA includes a full cabinet, parliament, and a prime minister. It is no longer closely involved with […]