SAN SIMEON, Calif. (CN) — After French emperor Napolean Bonaparte stole an ancient Venus statue from Italy in 1802, a sculptor named Antonio Canova was commissioned to create a replacement. Renowned ...
The two most southern cities in Wales are the perfect spots for city breaks close to home. Packed full of cultural ...
An underground tunnel network long rumored thanks to drawings by Leonardo da Vinci under Milan’s Sforza Castle are proven to exist. Ground-penetrating radar and laser scanning revealed that the ...
Castles have always been a source of fascination for people around the world. Though the United States may not have the same ...
History, and artistic inspiration, surrounds artist Steve White. Ward Peak, also known as Burning Mountain, looms over White’s cut stone, two story house in Old Town New Castle. Named after Jasper ...
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With views of Florence's Duomo from the terraces, Villa Ginori is a rare historical construction: preserved architectural features, expansive square footage and in excellent condition. In a world in ...
A journey to Scotland should be on everyone's European travel bucket list. While Rick Steves recommends prioritizing acclaimed central and northern Scottish destinations like Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oban, ...