4. Uffizi Gallery, FlorenceImmerse yourself in the world of Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery. By booking your Uffizi Gallery tickets, you can skip the long queues and admire masterpieces by renowned artists like Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Marvel at the Birth of Venus, The Annunciation, and countless other artistic treasures that grace the gallery’s walls.5. Roman Forum, RomeStep into the political and cultural center of ancient Rome with your Roman Forum tickets. Wander through the ruins of temples, basilicas, and markets that once thrived in this bustling hub of the Roman Empire. Discover the Arch of Titus, the Temple…
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June 14, 2023At least 79 people drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after a large boat carrying migrants sank early Wednesday, the Greek authorities said, in the deadliest such episode off the country’s coast since the height of the 2015 migration crisis.More than 100 people were rescued, but the Greek Coast Guard warned that the death toll would probably increase.What happened?The boat foundered on Wednesday about 50 miles southwest of Pylos, a city in southern Greece. A day earlier, Greek officials were alerted to the boat’s unusual movements, according to a statement from the Greek Coast Guard, which said that the…
The killing of a powerful governor in Darfur, in western Sudan, has heightened worries that fighting between the country’s warring military factions is pushing a region blighted by genocide two decades ago into a new ethnic civil war.Since April, Sudan’s military has been battling the Rapid Support Forces, a well-armed paramilitary group that until recently was part of the national armed forces. The fighting has razed parts of the capital, Khartoum, and also engulfed Darfur. Peace talks led by American and Saudi diplomats have failed to broker a durable cease-fire.With no end in sight to the fierce national conflict, the…
The emaciated survivors of a doomsday cult in Kenya that the authorities say ordered its followers to starve themselves to death held hands and leaned on each other as they staggered into a courtroom on Thursday to face charges of trying to kill themselves.The 65 cult members have been refusing to eat their meals at a rescue center where they are being cared for — prompting the authorities to charge them with attempted suicide, a crime under Kenyan law, and adding a further twist to a case that has shocked the East African nation.The followers of Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, an…
By Melissa Stoller Where I live, June is the start of summer. School is finished for many students, teachers, and librarians, and long, light-filled summer days stretch out, ready for vacations and other adventures. Summer can be a wonderful time to gather inspiration for story ideas. Image from CANVAHere are a few prompts to help you get started: Remember how you felt when school ended for the season. Do any end-of-school rituals pop into your mind? Jot down some thoughts that could turn into a manuscript title, a beginning, or an ending. For example, imagine a last day of school picnic with…
Even as fighter jets tore through Khartoum’s skies in April and the streets became a dystopian war zone amid a showdown between rival Sudanese fighters, Thanasis Pagoulatos had no intention of fleeing.Born 79 years ago to a Greek immigrant father and a mother from Egypt’s Greek diaspora, Mr. Pagoulatos had really known only one home: Sudan.That’s where his family had put down deep roots, growing a business, the Acropole Hotel, that flourished through decades of near-constant upheaval. They were part of a thousands-strong Greek community that became integrated into Sudan and stayed on after the country’s independence from British colonial…
We know that learning a language greatly improves our quality of life, but are bilingual students smarter? We can estimate that more than half of the population in the entire world is bilingual. But there are many differences in defining who is genuinely bilingual. Can only people who speak two languages natively be considered bilingual? Or does only speaking fluently in two languages make you bilingual? What about those who speak a dialect and also a language? As bilingual specialist Professor Francois Grosjean says: “What is important to keep in mind is that bilinguals are very diverse, as are monolinguals.”…
Mary Poppins is coming to Adelaide! Something magic is about to begin… Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s supercalifragilistic new production of Mary Poppins flies into Adelaide Festival Centre in July 2023 for a strictly limited season, complete with its dazzling stars; Stefanie Jones as Mary Poppins and Jack Chambers as Bert. Adapted from the beloved stories by PL Travers and the original film; the world’s favourite Nanny comes to life on stage in a spectacular and unforgettable production. At its heart, Mary Poppins is a story about family and the infinite possibilities that lie within us all. It’s time to rediscover the undeniable magic of one…
Florence, the enchanting city of art and culture, beckons travelers with its rich history, Renaissance masterpieces, and picturesque landscapes. To make the most of your visit to this Italian gem, look no further than FlorencePass, your gateway to the best deals and exclusive offers on booking tickets to a wide array of attractions.Please careful as there is another company called ‘MyFlorencePass.com’ which has terrible reviews and many customers are still waiting on their refunds for this. One of the standout features of the reputable FlorencePass is that it’s owned by a Florentine and has a great list of attractions for…
By Shirin ShamsiSometimes a smell, a taste, or even an old song can bring alive a memory that has lain dormant in the deepest recesses of my mind. Moments like this stop me in my tracks. They’re a powerful reminder that we have treasures within us, treasures of memories that can be repackaged and used in our writing. In fact, I believe everything we experience can be used as writing material.I’m not saying we should all be writing memoirs. What I mean is simply that all the rich material, that is stored in our memory banks, can be recycled and…