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The story behind the picture: Villa Vignamaggio

Every great photograph tells a story, but I often find it interesting to read the story behind the photograph — and hence this occasional series

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What is Chianti Classico wine?

A trip to Tuscany inevitably means a glass of red Chianti Classico for most visitors. But what makes this wine special? Chianti Classico must come from

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Bastides: Taxes and Real-Estate Speculation in Medieval France

On American Tax Day, 15 April, it seems fitting to remember a time 800 years ago when tax strategies began to shift towards sales and

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Siena Palio horse selection video

We recently got back from a photo trip to Tuscany, where we got to see the July Siena Palio. The Palio is the world’s longest

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Sienese Flag Throwing: Story Behind The Picture

You might be forgiven for wondering what is going on in this photograph: a vertical view down onto men in medieval yellow silk outfits waving large flags in Siena, Italy. You

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Temple Church London and The Da Vinci Code

Temple Church is a remarkable building because it has survived largely intact in the centre of a major city for over 800 years, and because

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Villa Vignamaggio and the Mona Lisa controversy

Villa Vignamaggio is a charming restored renaissance villa just outside the town of Greve in Chianti. It’s a beautiful location, is exceptionally photogenic and they

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