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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Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
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An exhibit organized by the Art Institute of Chicago explores another facet of the painter’s work
