Emigration from the USA

For centuries the USA has been a country of immigrants. Important phases have been the expansion of the territory across the Mississippi, newly formed states and annexation / purchase of the south-west from Mexico. The discovery of natural resources (oil, metals and gold) spurred economic development and the new states required an almost constant stream of mainly Eurpean settlers. 

Quindici città italiane in declino

Queste 15 città italiane stanno morrendo nel 2026. (Scappa Subito)

Ten popular Italian cities

The 10 Italian cities where everyone wants to live (and why they're a bargain).

Humanity almost wiped out about 900.000 years ago

 Ancient DNA reveals what almost wiped out humanity 900.000 years ago.

Safest and least safe countries in the world

The lists' main focus is on countries to which people often relocate to, whether for work or for retirement (which is the main focus).

European capitals where $2,500 a month makes you feel wealthy

Eight European capitals where $2,500 a month makes you feel wealthy

Origin of the Celts

Origin of the Celts. No, the Celts were not the people who constructed Stonehenge in southern England.

The poverty map which is hidden to you

This video by Amazing Europe is identical to the one in the previous: La Carte de la Pauvreté en Europe que l'on vous cache . Yet this one is in English.

La Carte de la Pauvreté en Europe que l'on vous cache

National Statistical Institutes around Europe collect and publish a data series on the Social Indicators on Living Conditions (SILC). These data provide both relative and absolute poverty data and also a percentage of people at risk of poverty. This both implies a revenue less than 60% of the median revenue and a lack of wealth (both monetary and real estate property).

Why Italy is becoming the new Dubai

In 2017, Italy introduced its flat tax system for wealthy foreigners relocating to Italy and making it their tax residence. Under this system, foreign income is subject to a flat tax which was initially set to €100.000 per year. An additional contribution of €25.000 could also shield the income of the spouse and the same for children over 18. The flat tax scheme is valid for 15 years after approval.