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Reader trip to Portugal and Spain features funiculars, fun, fabulous food
Trendy Portugal is trending for a reason, and Basque Country in northern Spain is as fascinating as it is beautiful ...
Roman-style mosaic unveiled at sea watching spot
A Roman-style mosaic has been unveiled at a sea life viewing station on the Scarborough coast. The artwork, by Turner Prize ...
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Painting in Memory: St. John’s University Students Create Mosaic Tribute to Pope Francis
On April 23, students, faculty, and religious at St. John’s gathered outside the university’s St. Thomas More Church to ...
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The Enduring Legacy of Azulejos: From Portugal to Goa’s Cultural Tapestry
The Legacy of Azulejos in PortugalBlue glazed ceramic tiles, or azulejos, are iconic in Portugal, adorning everything from ...
NASA's Roman mission shares detailed plans to scour skies
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team shared Thursday the designs for the three core surveys the mission will conduct ...
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See the Mesmerizing Interlocking Geometric Patterns Produced With This Ancient Japanese Woodworking Technique
In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses the raw material of his practice: a five-foot-long, two-inch-thick plank of ...
Casa Monti Roma review — Metro checks in to Rome’s Pinterest-perfect hotel
Prices at Casa Monti Roma vary depending on the day of the week, but standard prices for a one-person Cosy Room in April ...
I stayed at Rome's Pinterest-perfect hotel — this is my honest review
A vintage yellow Fiat 500 sits outside the doors of Casa Monti, reminding you – just in case you managed to forget on your ...