How to Visit the Vatican
The Vatican, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Gardens, draws hordes of visitors every year. Tour the Holy See, located within Rome, for a day filled with art, architecture, history and horticulture. Research the ... [... more]
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St. Peter's (Wonders of the World)
 Another in a great series of books: Mary Beard is a Professor of Classics at Cambridge University. She is the editor of The Wonders of the World which is "a small series of books that will focus on some of the world's most famous sites or monuments.& [... more]
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How to Attend Mass at the Vatican
Vatican City is an exciting historical destination for all travelers to Rome, Catholic or not. While there are many sights to see within Vatican City, from St. Peter's Basilica to the Sistine Chapel, attending mass is an experience you won't want ... [... more]
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Lentil Mania
Humans have been dining on lentils for centuries. These lens- shaped edible seeds, scientifically classified as the Lens esculenta or Lens culinaris, have been discovered in Bronze Age dwellings on St. Peter's Island in Switzerland. The Bible ... [... more]
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Tilapia, Fast & Flavorful
Tilapia might not be as familiar to you as other mild, white fish like cod or flounder, but you may have noticed that it's often the freshest looking fish at the counter. Also known as St. Peter's fish, tilapia isn't new-in fact, it originated in ... [... more]
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My First Encounter With Pope John Paul II - Library Sciences
As the people gathered in front of St. Peter's Basilica to pray for John Paul II, I recalled the first time I saw him. At the time I was not Catholic. I had been raised, culturally, as a Southern Baptist. Years before I had traded that ... [... more]
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April 18 - Today In History - Today in History
- The first stone was laid for the construction of St. Peter's Basilica. - "The British are coming!" was the cry made on this day when Paul Revere made his infamous ride along with William Dawes. - In World War II, the Doolittle air raid on ... [... more]
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How to Plan a Weekend at Cornwall's Golowan
Golowan is Cornwall's festival to celebrate midsummer. This take place from June 23 to 28 every year, from St. John's eve to St. Peter's eve. The celebrations traditionally entail the lighting of bonfires and releasing of fireworks, but the ... [... more]
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St. Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
More mediaeval goings-on to puzzle over: Ellis Peters' fourth Brother Cadfael mystery is set in the summer of 1139, in a Shrewsbury still recovering from the siege of town and castle by the army of King Stephen the previous summer. To speed the [... more]
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Interior Of St. Peter's, Rome Fine Art print / poster
Features: Title: Interior Of St. Peter's, Rome Artist: Pannini, Giovanni Paola Size: 23.5 x 31 inches Retails for: $39 Perfect for framing or hanging MPN: AB50409 [... more]
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Basilica: The Splendor and the Scandal: Building St. Peter's
great!: Great service. It came fast and in perfect shape. Would definitely buy from this buyer again. basilica: Excelent reading for all those interested in the Italian High reinassance, reads like a novel. Interesting study of the personalities: [... more]
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St. Peter's Fair (Cadfael Chronicles)
More mediaeval goings-on to puzzle over: Ellis Peters' fourth Brother Cadfael mystery is set in the summer of 1139, in a Shrewsbury still recovering from the siege of town and castle by the army of King Stephen the previous summer. To speed the [... more]
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