Serpents decorated household shrines, kitchens, shops, crossroads, and public temples in Pompeii. In these places, snakes are not scary or evil; quite the opposite, snakes are guardian deities and “bringers of abundance.”
Read more…London: New children’s books
Check out new children’s books about London – picture and activity books for little kids, illustrated biographies of famous London residents, novels of mystery and adventure.
Read more…Queen Elizabeth I in London
London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I was a great city, one of largest capitals in Europe. It was the home of the monarch of England, palaces and pageantry, plagues and poverty, center of trade and new world explorations. The city is much changed since the Age of Elizabeth, but in London today, visit sites that recall the life and times this extraordinary queen.
Read more…Wonders of nature: Three to read
Summer is a great time for kids to explore the magic of our natural world. And here are three fabulous books to hold in your hands, and open to the wonders of nature:
Read more…Tips for Rome
Tips for Rome – The best all-in-one ticket for museums and sites, getting around, site closures, fun places to stay, and where to find the Colosseum, St Peter’s, Pantheon and Bocca della Verita in bread.
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