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Concrete has a long history starting in Rome and followed by a revolutionary bridge in Paris
Pliny the Elder’s 37 volume Naturalis Historia is the largest single work to have survived from the Roman Empire. It includes ...
People Gather to Mourn, and Honor, Pope Francis
As church bells tolled across the world, Catholics and non-Catholics alike mourned a pontiff who pushed for change.
The Eiffel Tower Will Go Dark in Remembrance of Pope Francis
Few landmarks are as iconic as the Eiffel Tower, whose nightly light show in Paris draws crowds from around the world. But on solemn occasions, the lights are turned off, transforming the French ...
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The French Consider This Often-Overlooked Paris Landmark Just As Quintessential As The Eiffel Tower
This underrated French landmark deserves a place in your Paris itinerary for one specific breathtaking (and controversial) ...
The USWNT's Big Question: Who Will Succeed Naeher In The Net?
Your guess could be as good as anyone's, including USWNT head coach Emma Hayes, who is searching for someone to join those ...
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These Hairy Medieval Books Turned Out To Be Wrapped In Seal Skin
In medieval Europe, scribes often wrapped their books in the hairy hides of animals like deer or boar to act […] ...
This 7-day Train Itinerary Lets You Explore Italy's Culinary Heritage by Rail—With Pasta-making Classes, Trattoria Visits, and Wine Tastings
In Rome, travelers will spend three nights visiting ancient landmarks like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Roman Forum—and, of ...
America’s first frenemies
In the pantheon of New England-born patriots, no two men stood higher than Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. And in the New ...