The grand residence is “the most eloquent testimony to the prestige and wealth of the Greek community of Livorno.” Credit: ...

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The triptych was purchased for the Louvre by the Society of Friends of the Louvre from the private collection of New York ...

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As pope, Leo XIV has focused clearly on peace policy, swiftly addressing the Ukraine and Gaza wars. He thus joins the tradition of the political papacy – although to many of his predecessors, this ...

The Saviour and St. Euphrosyne Convent in Polotsk celebrates its 900th anniversaryA great and bright holiday is celebrated on the ...

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