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Hidden Above a Trap Door, 17th-Century Frescoes Come to Light
While inspecting a sumptuous villa in Rome, an electrician stumbled across long lost works by the Baroque painter Carlo ...
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History with Phil: How a 17th-century 'monster' found new life in modern times
It started with a Dutch engineer's plot to convince workers to complete a levee project, protecting a key entrance into Rome ...
The World’s First Orient Express Hotel Has Opened in Rome—Only Steps From the Pantheon
Set inside a 17th-century noble residence in Rome, Orient Express La Minerva is the first hotel from the heritage luxury ...
From the pie chart’s inventor to Napoleonic casualties, how diagrams reveal hidden histories
A renowned cartographer, the Paris-born Rekacewicz is well aware of his medium’s capacity to transform narratives for good ...
The Best Italian Wineries to Visit Near Naples
Naples, Italy has increasingly become more of a tourist destination and is known for its vibrant culture and world-famous ...
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Searching for the Catholic church’s centre of gravity
His election reflected a broader geographical shift in the church. Although the Vatican has been Catholicism’s spiritual and ...
Smithsonian Magazine10d
A Child From 17th-Century Europe Might Have Rewritten the History of Smallpox
The smallpox came in the mail, in a little piece of 350-year-old human skin. And the surprise discovery is dramatically rewriting the history of one of the most notorious diseases to plague humankind.
Explore Nîmes: France’s Timeless City of History, Culture, and Style
Looking for some Activities to add to your Nimes, France itinerary? There are plenty of things to do, depending on your time ...
Daily Mail5d
Nostradamus's eerie 16th century prediction about the Pope makes stark warning as 88-year-old Pontiff dies
On his way to the basilica, Francis met briefly with US Vice President JD Vance, who was spending Easter in Rome with his family ... the return on the 17th century plague in the words: 'A great ...