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Ravenna: The Church of San Vitale

Ravenna: Architecture and Mosaics of San Vitale

The tranquil atmosphere of the small Adriatic city of Ravenna as it appears today belies its important role during one of Western history’s principal watersheds: the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West.

The Crafts of Venice

By Em. Prof. Bernard Hoffert One of the most fascinating aspects of Venice is its rich craft tradition. The glories …

Constantine, The City of Bridges

Constantine, the city of bridges has been occupied at various times by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Ottomans and French

Sardinia and Corsica: Islands of Forgotten Riches

Sardinia & Corsica: Islands of Forgotten Riches, Part I and Part II

A fascinating and mysterious culture developed during the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods on the Cyclades islands in the central Aegean Sea, known today only as the Cycladic Culture.

An Adriatic Journey from Trieste to Dubrovnik: A Historic Introduction

Based on an article written by Christopher Wood The long, narrow Adriatic Sea has been both a bridge and a …

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The Upper Svaneti: Exploring Georgia’s Ancient Towers and Traditions

By Dr Michael Main Writing around the time of Christ, the Greek geographer Strabo described a large population called Soánes …

Exploring East Anglia’s Rich Heritage: History, Culture and Landscape

East Anglia is bordered on all sides by formidable barriers — the North Sea to the east and north, the …

Islands of the Aegean: stories of the Eastern Mediterranean

Few places on earth gather such an abundant mix of mythology, archaeology, and history as the islands of the Aegean. …