In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across ...

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The Corridoio Vasariano, or Vasari Corridor, was built as a secret pathway connecting Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti via ...

Did you know the Leaning Tower of Pisa started in August 1173? It has made it through at least four big earthquakes. The ...

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I visited Estonia, Europe's best-kept secret. The hidden gem is way less crowded than Italy or Spain and has incredible ...

Discover central Italy’s lesser-known treasures, from medieval festivals in Monteriggioni to Carrara’s luminous marble caves.

For the first time, the century-old Tour Jean Sans Peur is hosting a Christmas market within its 15th-century walls. A ...

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Johnny Veres of the Montgomery band Electric Blue Yonder talks about the traditions he's witnessed around the world on tour.

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