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2-Week Central Europe Itinerary | 4 Unique Routes
Europe may be the smallest continent, but it has no shortage of fascinating places to visit. From incredible castles to ...
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Capuchin Catechesis: Iceland’s Only Catholic Bishop Talks About Reaching the Youth of Today
Bishop David Tencer, known for his Capuchin beard, talks about the diversity of the Catholic flock in Reykjavik and why the ...
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Saint Valentine, mysterious Roman martyr turned symbol of love
As every year on the same date, February 14, will be an occasion to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. The origins of this ...
History Today2d
Searching for the Soul of the Beaver
Bestiaries – medieval books containing descriptions of real-life and imaginary animals, accompanied by moralising tales – ...
Remains of a 'VAMPIRE' whose body was decapitated to stop it rising from the dead are discovered in a medieval fortress in Croatia
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 15th-century 'vampire' whose head was pulled from their body to prevent them from rising from their grave.
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13th-Century Christian Fresco Covered by Islamic 'Altar Tent' Discovered, May Have Been a Trophy Seized From Battle
Century Christian Fresco Covered by Islamic 'Altar Tent' Discovered, May Have Been a Trophy Seized From Battle Islam and ...
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Fresco reveals Islamic tent in Medieval Christian house of worship
A 700-year-old fresco discovered on the wall of a convent church in northern Italy suggests that luxurious Islamic tents were used to cover altars in medieval European churches. The World’s Sarah ...