While Italy can’t claim to be the birthplace of Jesus, it can claim some of the most unusual representations, including the only one where the Pope places the baby Jesus in the manger (that one’s the Vatican’s version, just below).
And the Vatican version is far from Italy’s most unusual, with the title picture showing a guess at what the scene could look like if it happened today.
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With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
For those who like to follow the presentation of impressive-looking plaques, or are just curious… here are some more
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
Vienna’s largest and most famous cemetery is a mirror of social change and art
