The Renaissance, as a wall label in Reimagining the Renaissance reminds us, began in Italy six centuries ago but its ...

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From ancient Roman structures under homes to Viking jewelry in a wetland, here are some of the latest archaeological discoveries.

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Maranello, a small city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, is globally recognised as the home of the elite auto brand. The city, located near Modena, is synonymous with luxury ...

These historical trade arteries connect cities and castles, palaces and pagodas and they provide easy transport routes ...