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Tuscany walking tour
Our waiter, Giado, covered his eyes in dismay when we told him we were setting off the next day on…
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Vatican surprised by Bank of Italy nix on credit card payments; tourist ticketing affected
VATICAN CITY – A senior Vatican official says he is “truly surprised” that the Bank of Italy ordered credit card…
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Stunning images show enduring Pagan rituals of Europe
Still having trouble coming up with an idea for a Halloween costume? You could always go dressed as a Krampus.…
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UK police say slavery case involved ideology
LONDON – New details emerged Saturday in the bizarre case of three suspected female slaves allegedly held for 30 years,…
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Statue of David to get new earthquake-proof base
The Italian government has announced a new project that features an earthquake-proof base for Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. Located…
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Not just St. Patrick: Ireland home to many saints
DUBLIN – St. Patrick may have banished snakes and brought Christianity to Ireland, but perhaps his greatest feat was one…
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With Russia’s proxies in east-south Ukraine in retreat, there has been no word or deed from Vladimir Putin. But don’t…
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