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Byzantine Mosaics, Beaches And Dantes Final Resting Place: Why You Should Visit Ravenna This Summer

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From historic basilicas to Adriatic beaches, this northern Italian city offers the best of both worlds. Read more

More Than Just The Trevi Fountain: Historian To The Stars Alexander Mariottis Guide To Rome

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Discover Roman sights that leave celebrities speechless and why you should start your day at the market. Read more

More Than Just The Trevi Fountain: Historian To The Stars Alexander Mariottis Guide To Rome

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Discover Roman sights that leave celebrities speechless and why you should start your day at the market. Read more

Frankincense: I Uncovered The Story Behind The Traditional Christmas Scent On A Trip To Oman

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Once more valuable than gold, frankincense is indelibly linked to Oman. Read more

Ancient Monuments, World Class Chefs And An Arts Scene To Rival Paris: Welcome To AlUla

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With airport expansion plans and new attractions, the ancient city of AlUla could soon be the arts and culture hub of Sa... Read more

Ancient Roman 'power Palace' Reopens To Tourists 50 Years After It Closed For Restoration

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The nearly 2000-year-old Domus Tiberiana was home to rulers in the city's Imperial era. Read more

This Free Pass Offers The Chance To Visit One Of 500 British Historic Properties

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The National Trust is giving out free single-use passes for Brits to use at one of their 500 historic properties. Read more

The Most Romantic Walk In The World: Italys Path Of Love Reopens After More Than A Decade

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Local authorities are keen to encourage responsible tourism on the route that winds between the Cinque Terre. Read more

Explore Italy By Train: These New Rail Routes Are Your Ticket To Hidden Villages And Scenic Nature

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Italy’s state railway operator has announced new vintage tourist trains and sleeper routes. Read more

The Flying Scotsman: Worlds Most Famous Steam Train Returns Home After 100 Years

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The Flying Scotsman made a historic journey to celebrate its 100 year anniversary. Read more

Ditch Bordeaux And Bruges For A Wine-tasting Adventure In Porto

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This Portuguese city may be known for port and pastel de nata - but there's another reason foodies should flock here. Read more

Dreamy Castles And Leafy Riverbanks: Why You Should Visit Frances Dordogne Region This Spring

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The Dordogne is known for its UNESCO-listed cave paintings and traditional villages. Read more

Confetti And Deep-fried Doughnuts: How To Experience Venice Carnival Like A Local

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This year’s edition of Venice Carnival is the first in three years to take place without any pandemic restrictions. Read more

Banaue Rice Terraces: World Wonder At Risk Of Collapse As As Locals Turn To Tourism Jobs

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The Banaue Rice Terraces were carved into the mountain by hand by the ancestors of the Igorot people. Read more

Dinosaur Hidden In Plain Sight Could Rewrite History Of The Jurassic Era

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It may have been three metres long, but a newly discovered dinosaur has been hiding in plain sight for three decades. T... Read more

Baffling, Ancient Roman Fragment In UK Traced To Rather Unlikely Origin

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A Roman fragment uncovered two years ago in an ancient villa in the UK town of Chedworth, Gloucestershire, is being des... Read more

Women On Walls: RCSI Showcases 8 Great Women Of Healthcare History

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A new series of portraits of historical female leaders has been unveiled at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (R... Read more

Origin Of Newgrange, Stonehenge And Other Sites Pinpointed To One Region

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It seems timely that just as a significant number of new structures have been discovered around the historic Newgrange ... Read more

Familiar Irish Sight Unexpectedly Discovered In Namibian Desert

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A team of geologists travelled to Namibia to study volcanic rocks, but what it took from the trip was something entirel... Read more

Weekend Takeaway: The Road Ahead

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26 Irish tech firms to watch at Mobile World Congress 2018 Plaza de España, Barcelona. Image: Lakov Filimonov/Shutter... Read more