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Toscana, Italy - Architecture, Scenery, Wine

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is Toscana, Italy or Tuscany, Italy. Toscana is filled with beautiful scenery of rolling hills, exquisite architecture, and delicious wine. Several...

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Tuscan cuisine

Just writing about Italy and Tuscany in previous hubs made my mouth water thinking about the delicious meals that we had when we were there. We have travelled Italy from North to South and the area that I have...

7 comments    travel recipes cooking
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Weavers And Weaving - Part 2

In Weavers And Weaving - Part I, I talked about all the wonderful early tapestries of the early Romans. They were beautiful fabrics of wool and linen that were being woven in Egypt, syria, and what was then Mesopotamia. These new textile fibers were being brought by caravan all the way across Asia. Silk, both in hanks of thread and as woven fabrics made the bulk of the export trade from China to the Roman Empire. In the last century, silks of the Han period (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) were discov

11 comments    spain italy textiles
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Video Games People seem to Like: Chrono Trigger

Those words are the first few you read in this game. Isn't that just an excellent way to get started? The character's mom wakes him up, something many people could relate to. Anyway, this is "Video Games People seem to Like," or "VGPL." The purpose...

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Why Italy Lucca is one Of the Best Vacation Spots in the World

Italy Lucca is a small medieval town that is located near the Serchio River, about 30 kilometers from Pisa and 80 kilometers from Florence. You need to know that the town is full of charming shops and antique...

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The Ultimate Classic RPG Guide for New Gamers: Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger is one of those great games that after investing 60+ hours, it leaves you wanting more. I'm not saying that the game is incomplete, or poorly produced or written, but the staff could have easily filled another game cartridge worth of...

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Mediaeval towns: Lucca

If France has its Carcassonne, Italy has nothing to envy with its mediaeval town of Lucca in Tuscany. We were travelling along the coast of Italy, when attracted by the word "mediaeval town" we decided to...

6 comments    travel europe italy
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Discovering Charles Morgan, a forgotten British author

The novelist Charles Morgan was a household name in the 1930's and 1940's, but is virtually unknown today. This article explores his major works and suggests that he is due for a revival.

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The Force That Is Lucca Leadership Programme

Lucca Leadership might have originated in Italy, but it has become a force to be reckoned with around the globe. With branches in various parts of the world, it is imparting knowledge and attitude to nurture...

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Must See Regions in Italy

Lazio: The region of Lazio is home to Rome, the historical, political, and religious center of Italy. Rome dominates most tourism in Lazio because of its world-renown fame for its historic wonders. The...

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