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1. Anniversary Gifts: From Medieval Wreaths to Modern Getaways

   ... in 1875. But later, the Queen of the British Empire, Queen Victoria , marked her 60th year on the throne as her Diamond ... 60-year wedding anniversaries with diamonds. Queen Victoria at St. Paul's Cathedral on Diamond Jubilee Day. ( ...

   John Bradley - 25/08/2019 - 01:52

2. The Piraeus Lion of Venice: Runes and Roaming from Greece to Italy

   Some ancient artifacts travel from where they were first made to become symbols of other foreign lands. This is certainly the story of the Piraeus Lion.

   dhwty - 06/11/2020 - 00:58

3. Saint Margaret’s Well: From Healing Pilgrimages to Alice in Wonderland

   Saint Margaret’s Well is a sacred well outside the Church of Saint Margaret of Antioch in Binsey, a village in Oxfordshire, England. During the Medieval period, the church was a famous pilgrimage site, as its well was believed to possess miraculous healing powers. During the 17^th century, the well was destroyed, but was later rebuilt during the Victorian era. Today, pilgrims no longer flock to the church as they did during the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, its sacred well has gained a different sort of fame.

   dhwty - 08/08/2020 - 01:58

4. Civita di Bagnoregio - Italy’s Most Enchanting and Surreal Ancient Town Is Dying

   ... maintained as a church as it contained the relics of Saint Victoria, a 3 rd century AD martyr who is very popular in the ... a more Renaissance look . Apart from the relics of Saint Victoria, the church is also known for its 15 th century ...

   dhwty - 14/06/2019 - 18:59

5. The 2,000-year-old Hallaton Helmet Is Reborn in Beautiful Reproduction

   ... depicts a Roman emperor on horseback, with the goddess Victoria flying behind him. Beneath the horse’s hooves lies ...

   Sahir - 27/03/2024 - 17:00