The pretty little city that was capital of 3 European countries and has very few tourists
This medieval Belgian city is only two and half hours from the UK by train and has all the beauty and history of Bruges and ...
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A Spy, a Map, and the Quest for Power in 16th-Century Europe
The journeys of 15th- and 16th-century European explorers are depicted on Cantino’s map including Vasco da Gama’s first voyage in search of a sea route to India (1497-99) and the “discovery ...
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How Table Manners as We Know Them Were a Renaissance Invention
“changed the table manners of Europe.” As manners became more refined, so too did stemware. Glassmakers in 16th-century Venice became well known for the fragility and beauty of their drinking ...
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Eastern European School, 16th Century
The Eastern European School, 16th Century comprised a group of artists active in this region in the period. Works identified as being by this group appear regularly at auction.
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The Arizona Renaissance Festival celebrates 37 years. See its decadeslong evolution
The Arizona Renaissance Festival, a 37-year tradition, recreates a 16th-century European village in the Arizona desert. Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including jousting knights ...
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Historic City of Sucre
Its many well-preserved 16th-century religious buildings, such as San Lázaro, San Francisco and Santo Domingo, illustrate the blending of local architectural traditions with styles imported from ...