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Temple of Minerva in Assisi, Italy

December 9, 2020

The Temple of Minerva in the town of Assisi, in Umbria, appears to be a perfectly preserved example of a Roman temple from the outside, but inside is home to a Catholic church. The Roman building was christened during the 1st-century BCE, probably as part of the town’s forum. The structure is a typical Roman temple with six tall Corinthians columns supporting the architrave in the façade. The temple was erroneously attributed to Minerva because of a female statue...

The Only Ainu Restaurant in Tokyo

December 9, 2020

Hidden among the bustling streets of central Tokyo, a dimly lit porch leads to a venue that feels a world away from the Korean barbecues and neon-lit karaokes that draw night-time crowds to the Ōkubo neighborhood. Through the door, which is often left open, is a corridor lined with photographs and a softly lit room. As it draws nearer, so too do the sounds of ancient chants sung to a hypnotic beat and the smell of homemade stew. The...

Harukor in Tokyo, Japan

December 9, 2020

Even within Japan, the food, culture, and history of the Ainu—an Indigenous people native to the country’s northernmost main island, Hokkaido, as well as Russia’s Sakhalin and Kuril Islands—is not well known. But at Harukor, a small izakaya in Tokyo, diners can order ohaw (a delicate soup of wild vegetables and salmon that was once an Ainu staple), a crisp and light tempura made from the wild lily turep, and other dishes that combine Indigenous and Japanese influences. Opened in 2011 by Teruyo Usa, Harukor is both...

'Shetland Receivers' in Lerwick, Scotland

December 9, 2020

This artwork by Lulu Quinn, with assistance from Alan Hart, consists of a series of speakers assembled with stone such as granite and serpentine, tying them to the iconic geology of Shetland. They are also dotted with seashells and play a series of recordings by Shetlanders. Around 300 recordings, most of them from 2006, consist of residents of the archipelago telling stories and recollections of their memories. Longer fragments of sound are played when the wind is calm but...

United Launches Virtual, On Demand Customer Service...

December 8, 2020

CHICAGO, 8 December 2020 United passengers will soon have access to virtual, on-demand customer service at the airline’s hubs, giving people an easy, contact-free option to get real-time information and support. Customers can access “Agent on Demand” on any mobile device to call, text or video chat live with an agent and get answers on The post United Launches Virtual, On Demand Customer Service at the Airport appeared first on Revfine.com.

The Paolozzi's Studio in Edinburgh, Scotland

December 8, 2020

Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi was born in Leith, a northern suburb of Edinburgh to Italian immigrants. He would go on to become one of the most influential sculptures of the 20th and 21st-centuries. In 1994, he personally donated his entire Chelsea based studio to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. This included a vast array of sculptures, models, books, and toys. These objects were inspirations for many of his works. Visiting the gallery today, one can even view...

How a Long-Planned Pandemic Exhibit Adapted to...

December 8, 2020

From 2017 to early 2020, Dr. Mieneke te Hennepe prepared to warn the world about the devastating potential of viral outbreaks. Dr. te Hennepe is a curator at the Netherlands’ Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, a museum in Leiden dedicated to the medical sciences, research, and innovation. The exhibit she was working on, Besmet! (“Contagious!”), was scheduled to open in March 2020 as an immersive experience of a world ruled by contagion. The curator brought in objects she thought visualized the scary,...

Over 200 Years, Humans Have Hunted Some...

December 8, 2020

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Two hundred years ago, on November 17, Connecticut ship captain Nathaniel Palmer spotted the Antarctic continent, one of three parties to do so in 1820. Unlike explorers Edward Bransfield and Fabian von Bellingshausen, Palmer was a sealer who quickly saw economic opportunity in the rich sealing grounds on the Antarctic Peninsula. In the two centuries since, Antarctica has seen a range of commercial, scientific and diplomatic developments....

Hermitage of Saint Sylvester in Rome, Italy

December 8, 2020

The lonely limestone mountain of Mount Soratte looms on the horizon north of Rome. Although its height is modest, its peculiar isolation and history enhance its mysterious aura. Goethe in his Italian Journey, described the mountain in these terms: “Soracte stands out by itself in magnificent solitude. Probably this mountain is made of limestone and belongs to the Apennines.” On the southern ridge lies the town of Sant’Oreste, which was named after a Christian who was martyred in the...

Roncevaux Pass in Roncesvalles, Spain

December 8, 2020

The Song of Roland is one of the most significant romances in medieval literature, often compared to the legend of King Arthur. During the Renaissance, it was transformed by Italian poets into a two-part epic called Orlando Innamorato and Orlando Furioso, which contained elements of fantasy and even science fiction. One of the twelve paladins that served Charlemagne, Roland fought and died in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 CE. Returning from the campaign in the Iberian peninsula, the Frankish troops were ambushed...

Apple Valley Model Railroad Club in Hendersonville,...

December 8, 2020

Created and serviced by railroad enthusiasts, the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club operates a free museum of miniature scenes. In 1992, the club received permission from the city to move the organization into the building. The club renovated the structure and incorporated various model trains and railroad artifacts. The lines are replicas of railroad towns and sidings found throughout western North Carolina. This includes the world-famous Saluda Grade, Asheville‘s roundhouse, along with the city of Hendersonville. There are also...

Hotel Success Story: How Upsell Expands Guest...

December 8, 2020

While hoteliers, in general, are becoming well-versed in the multiple benefits of digital upselling, it’s interesting to note how individual hotels find unique ways of using upselling to boost their business. In this article, Hotel Van der Valk explains what the benefit is of digital upselling and you can download the full performance report with The post Hotel Success Story: How Upsell Expands Guest Satisfaction & Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

Hotel Succes Story: How Upsell Expands Guest...

December 8, 2020

While hoteliers, in general, are becoming well-versed in the multiple benefits of digital upselling, it’s interesting to note how individual hotels find unique ways of using upselling to boost their business. In this article Hotel van der Valk explains what the benefit is from digital upselling and you can download the full performance report with The post Hotel Succes Story: How Upsell Expands Guest Satisfaction & Revenue (+ Free Performance Report) appeared first on Revfine.com.

Trullo di Marziolla in Locorotondo, Italy

December 8, 2020

The Itria Valley in Puglia, Italy, is pockmarked by conical, stone structures, many of them fitting naturally into the fields where farmers built them centuries ago. Near the picturesque village of Locorotondo, one of these trulli stands out for its thick walls and the date of 1559 imprinted near the entrance. Believed to be its date of construction, this would make it the oldest-known trullo in the valley. Surrounded by a charming field, the Trullo di Marziolla is a type of agricultural building...

Meet 'Moose Milk,' the Wintry Cocktail of...

December 7, 2020

This month, Gastro Obscura is sharing the recipes and stories behind amazing holiday dishes and drinks from around the world in the ongoing series “Home-Cooked Holidays.” On chilly nights during World War II, a potent elixir known as Moose Milk filled the stomachs and soothed the souls of Canadian soldiers. This rich batch cocktail usually appeared in quantities designed to sate a small army, leaving drinkers full, warm, and quite tipsy. Though there are many iterations, historic recipes for...

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