Regulated by their mother-town, both in their trade and their government, these Italian quarters outlasted the collapse of the kingdom, and continued to exist under Mahommedan rulers.
The result was the airframe and wings far outlasted all expectations and are still seen in regular service.
Like all institutions worth their salt, however, the BIS long outlasted the reparations issue.
Today, many individuals feel that once a relationship has outlasted a month's time (the time frame is equally debatable), it is henceforth inappropriate to breakup via telephone or email or written note.
Although Henry VIII executed many more people during his reign than his daughter did, the Protestant reign of Mary's younger sister Queen Elizabeth I far outlasted her own, and history is typically written by the victors.