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THE “SENTIERO DEI TRE TUMULI ETRUSCHI”

Meandering its way through the fields, this track runs from the burial-mound located in the heart of Camucia to those at Sodo; a walk down this path will allow you to visit stunning Etruscan burials, to see the superb Villa Sandrelli dominating the town…

Short history of the Castle of Caprese

The first definite written evidence mentioning Caprese dates back to 1082.  Tradition has it that its origins go back further to the period of the wars between the Lombards and Byzantines; the Lombards left a significant mark on the area as a docum…

THE “SENTIERO DELLA ROCCA”

One of the longest amongst the trails criss-crossing the Cortona countryside, this path runs from Sodo to Pierle, where the stunning namesake fortress once stood as one of the key Cortonese strongholds along the border with Umbria; from the village of S…

Lost heritage of Foiano

The main sources for a reconstruction of the town of Foiano in Etruscan and Roman times come from the excavations carried out at the “S. Francesco” necropolis in the late 19th century. A first excavation campaign undertaken in 1879 by Giusep…

THE “SENTIERO DELLA BONIFICA”

Stretching for 62 km along the banks of the Canale Maestro della Chiana, this traffic-free, fully-equipped pedestrian and cycleway runs across the Valdichiana from Chiusi to Arezzo. This virtually flat, natural track runs along the route of the old cana…

The Plenty Valley Bushrangers

When one thinks of Victorian bushrangers, Ned Kelly naturally comes to mind. But the Kelly Gang weren’t the only, or even the first, bushrangers to terrorise the colonies. In April of 1842, a gang of four ne’er-do-wells arrived in the Plenty…

Ashfield: People and Places

Explore the rich history of Ashfield’s people and places through six different sites, starting from the suburb’s civic heart on Liverpool Road and finishing at the Ashfield Infants’ Home. These histories offer brief impressions of life…

Johns Hopkins Public Art

At the root of it, public art is exactly what it sounds like– art in public spaces. However, the impact and relationship of public art to its surroundings and public is much more complex. The pieces of public art on the Johns Hopkins campus a…

Urban legends of Vladivostok

Welcome to the route of Vladivostok’s stories and legends! You will see interesting objets d’art — graffiti and installations, which are important for the city’s development and locals. Get to know the stories about the indigenou…

The city of Vladivostok

The city of Vladivostok is located on the Muraviev-Amursky Peninsula, and lapped by the waters of two gulfs – the Amur Gulf, and the Ussuriysky Gulf, as well as the Bay of the Golden Horn. Our excursion today begins at the Central Rail Station, an…

St.Mary’s Churchyard Lewisham and the Lady Well

Our churchyard is beside the noisy high street with its continuous and persistent traffic noise, its intrusive sirens and busyness, but is strangely insulated from it  – the trees, grass, the large limestone tombs and the River Ravensbourne o…

Wimbledon Votes for Women Part One

This tour looks at some of the people and the buildings associated with the suffrage. This is Part One of two walks that cover the area of Merton Park and Wimbledon. It starts from Merton Park Tram Stop and finishes at Wimbledon Station. Without Parliam…

Historic Downtown Neosho

Neosho, the City of Springs and Gateway to the Ozarks, derived its name from the Native American (Osage) meaning, ‘clear, cold water.’ A perfect description of the surrounding Ozarkian landscape, with four springs located within the city and…

myclimate Audio Adventure Scuol – Teenagers

myclimate’s vision is a society that enables a high quality of life with very low greenhouse gas emissions. Using fascinating local examples, the Audio Adventure shows how a climate-friendly everyday life can be made possible with relish. A listen…

myclimate Audio Adventure Scuol – children

myclimate’s vision is a society that enables a high quality of life with very low greenhouse gas emissions. Using fascinating local examples, the Audio Adventure shows how a climate-friendly everyday life can be made possible with relish. A listen…

myclimate Audio Adventure Scuol – adults

myclimate’s vision is a society that enables a high quality of life with very low greenhouse gas emissions. Using fascinating local examples, the Audio Adventure shows how a climate-friendly everyday life can be made possible with relish. A listen…

Skansen with Tim Richards

Skansen (the Sconce) is the first open-air museum and zoo in Sweden and is located on the island Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. It was founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius (1833–1901) to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden b…

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