Written by Holly Berry The city of Florence plays an integral role in Italy’s rich history; it is arguably the birthplace of renaissance art and the home of stunning architecture like the Duomo cathedral and Uffizi museum – yet this beautiful city has a surprisingly dark past. From assassination conspiracies to exiles, Florence has many… Read More The Troubling End Of ‘Lorenzo The Magnificent’s’ Legacy
Written by Tali Schlanger ‘The tulips are too excitable, it is winter here’ writes Sylvia Plath[1], contrasting the vibrancy and life of the tulips to her own listlessness. This multicoloured flower that blooms in the Springtime is indeed striking, and although one wouldn’t expect it from a plant, has quite the socio-economic history The tulip… Read More Tulipmania: How a flower crashed the stock market
Seeing as though it is Valentine’s Day on Sunday it is only fitting for this week’s article to be all about a World Heritage site linked to romance and love. And what better than Paphos where the Greek goddess of love, fertility and beauty, Aphrodite, was born. The myth surrounding the birth of the Greek… Read More Paphos: The birthplace of Aphrodite, the city of love
The landscape of Cappadocia is mystical. With ‘Fairy Chimneys’, churches, caves, underground cities and evidence of a long and rich history, it is surreal and is one of the most popular destinations in Turkey. The name ‘fairy chimney’ is intriguing in itself but carry on reading to discover the magic of Cappadocia. Cappadocia is situated… Read More The wonder of Cappadocia’s Fairy Chimneys
A Little Insight 