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The Venetian Plague Doctors and Their Mysterious Masks
Venice's terrifying plague doctor masks were more than just funfair decorations; they represented cutting-edge mediaeval medical expertise. During the horrific plague…
The Palio di Siena: Medieval Horse Race Where Districts Battle for Glory
Twice a year, Siena's Piazza del Campo changes into a chaotic mediaeval warfare for the Palio, a bareback horse race that has remained mostly unchanged since 1656. This is…
Sagrada Familia: The Eternal Masterpiece 143 Years in the Making
Barcelona's Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is the world's biggest unfinished church, still under construction after 143 years. Antoni Gaudí's aim for…
Matera's Ancient Cave Dwellings: 9,000 Years of Continuous Habitation
Matera's Sassi regions are one of the world's oldest continually inhabited communities, with traces of human activity reaching back to the Palaeolithic period. These cave…