This day in History - Bonfire of the Vanities

in life •  7 years ago 

The Bonfire of the Vanities occurs, during which supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burn cosmetics, art, and books in Florence, Italy. 7 February 1497 (521 years ago)

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That, the burning of the Library of Alexandria, and the fall of the Second Temple, make me have little faith in humanity. They smashed David, didn't they?