Margo Lestz's Blog, page 11
October 19, 2019
Why Carved Pumpkins are Called Jack-o’-Lanterns: An Irish Legend
Ever wonder why those carved pumpkins are called jack-o’-lanterns? This Irish legend explains it all...
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October 6, 2019
Florentine Last Suppers
When someone mentions the Last Supper, you probably think of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. But da Vinci wasn’t the only one to
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September 21, 2019
The Devil’s Wind: Florentine Legend of the Rifrullo del Diavolo
Is there a devilish wind blowing around the Florence cathedral?...
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September 15, 2019
Michelangelo’s Graffiti and a Peeing Lion: Two Curiosities From Florence
Two Florentine curiosities worth looking for...
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August 30, 2019
Stendhal Syndrome: Having an Art Attack in Florence, Italy
It seems that taking in too much art in Florence, Italy can be bad for your health...
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August 16, 2019
Bladud: Legendary Founder of Bath, England Was the First King to Spread his Wings and Fly
King Bladud, the 9th King of the Britons, is known for two very different things: First, he (and his pigs) discovered the healing powers of
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July 31, 2019
Bathing and Cursing Like a Roman in Bath, England
You can have an (almost) authentic Roman bath experience in Bath, England…
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July 18, 2019
Van Gogh in Les Baux de Provence: What Would Vincent Say?
A bigger-than-life Van Gogh exhibition in Provence. What would the artist say if he could see this?...
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July 12, 2019
Wake Up and Smell the Lavender
Rows of fragrant lavender plants stretching toward the horizon. It's an unforgettable sight. In fact, for many people, this is the first image that comes to mind when they think of Provence...
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June 29, 2019
Tarasque Festival in Tarascon: There Be Dragons There
A quirky Provence festival not to be missed...
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