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August 28, 2019 History / Italy / Traditions

Venice Regata Storica: A Historical September Tradition in Italy

BY HANNAH HORN Every year on the first Sunday of September, a highly-followed celebration occurs in the stunning city of

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August 20, 2019 Albania / Castles / Greek / History / Ottoman Empire

Lëkurësi Castle

BY MELISSA RENAY Amidst stone ruins there often exists lurid tales of times long past. The Lëkurësi Castle in Albania is

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August 13, 2019 Cultural Heritage / featured / Folklore / History

Ilya Muromets, Epic Hero And Saint

In every culture there exists legends of folk heroes. These people of renown can be either fictional or mythological, and

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August 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Dancing / England / Europe / Folk Festival / Folklore / History / Pagan / Traditions

Britain’s Oldest Folk Dance: Abbots Bromley Horn Dance

BY MELISSA RENAY The obscurity of a ritual in no way makes it less meaningful. In fact, the survival of

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August 2, 2019 Archeology / Celtic / Cultural Heritage / featured / Folklore / History / Ireland

Caves of Kesh Full of Mystery

BY HANNAH HORN On the west side of the historical Keshcorran Hill happens to be a home of sixteen simple

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July 15, 2019 Cultural Heritage / featured / Greek Mythology / Hestia / History / Roman Empire / Roman Mythology / Sacred / Vesta / Vestal

Sacred Fire of Rome and Greece

The Roman goddess Vesta is the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family. She was purported to be the

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July 13, 2019 Apollo / Cultural Heritage / History / Pagan / Roman Empire / Rome / Traditions

Ludi Apollinares: Roman Festival in July

The Ludi Apollinares was an ancient Roman festival held every year from July 6-13 in honor of the god Apollo.

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