British pubs are a key part of local and national heritage, but thousands are forced to close their doors each year.
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Decoding the Landscape: The Ore Mountains and Porosity
I have seen many industrial landscapes; they always impress me with their man-made characteristics and their adaptability throughout time. However, the term ‘porosity’ as a description of such landscapes has never come to my mind before my trip to Ore Mountains in Germany. I like to tag a city or a place using a descriptive...
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Braga Romana – a Free History Lesson in the Streets
Walking through the city, going to work, crossing the city centre to go to an appointment, shopping… These are regular routine tasks that we all do in the region where we live. But imagine if, for almost a week, this dynamic is modified and every time you leave your house you find people dressed in...
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The Cannon and the Funicular, the Blue Heart of Zagreb
As noon on a hot summer day approaches, the hustle and bustle of Zagreb’s city center become louder and more cheerful. There is a particularly pleasant mood at the entrance to the Upper Town, at the top of the city’s funicular under the Lotrščak tower, where a group of school children begins the countdown: 10,...
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What is hidden right across the Acropolis?
Unknown to most people, southwest of the Acropolis is the Filopappos Hill, an open to the public place, which holds great history and gives some of the best viewpoints to admire Athens. If you did not know about Filopappos Hill, please follow me!
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Not Just Mining: Lace and Wooden Toys
Visiting the Ore Mountains, you can see how important mining was for the region and its economy. But... mining is not forever and when mining activity decreased in the region, another two industries developed.
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May Crosses in Spain
When May arrives, many cities of the south of Spain are filled with the scent of fresh flowers, orange blossom and other fragrances of spring.
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Scotland: The Hidden Mother of the US
Hidden voices in the American story – Scottish influences on the birth of the US
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The Roots of Loots
How a Gold Blossom Myrtle Wreath from Northern Greece is involved in the greatest scandal of the art world? A powerful story that breaks down the structure of the illegal market of antiquities and exposes the role of famous dealers and important museums in the trafficking.
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Bruges, more than you can see
Bruges, in Belgium, has been a touristic town for more than a century. But under all the picturesque streets, the canals, beer breweries and other touristic attractions, lies a city with a rich history. A heritage that lives in every corner of this city. With three UNESCO listings, one can’t stop asking, what is so special about Bruges?