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October 26, 2017

Want to Live in Italy? The Town of Candela Will Pay You to Move There

We've seen Italian towns get creative with how they attract new residents, whether it's using street art to bring in tourists or giving away free castles. But if that doesn't catch your eye, how about a little cash? The southern Italian town of Candela is offering up just that—€2,000 (about $2,300) for anyone that takes up residence.

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October 9, 2017

Colosseum’s Highest Levels Are Open to the Public for the First Time in Over 40 Years

Rome's Colosseum, historic home to gladiator battles and the symbol of the ancient Roman Empire, will now have all levels...

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September 29, 2017

LEGO House Opens Its Doors to the Public with Incredible Creative Experiences for All Ages

Located in the company's hometown of Billund, Denmark, the highly anticipated LEGO House recently opened its doors to the public.

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September 8, 2017

Colorful Northern Lights Will Have Increased Visibility in the Coming Days

The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, typically draw thousands of astronomers and photographers each year, as this spectacular, natural light show dances across the sky. But, this weekend you may not need to jet off to Iceland or Norway to get a glimpse of the colorful sky.

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August 29, 2017

Can You Guess the News Story by Just the Illustration?

Illustrator Maria Fabrizio starts her day like many of us—she reads the news.

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August 17, 2017

Yayoi Kusama Announces She’s Opening Her Own Museum in Tokyo

Celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is set to open her own museum in October 2017.

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July 10, 2017

1,000 Ghostly Grey Figures Slowly Marched in Protest at the G20 Summit

Leaders from across the globe met in Hamburg, Germany for the 12th G20 Summit last week. Intended as a means to discuss “issues of global significance,” this year's event focused on trade, the ongoing refugee crisis, counter-terrorism, and women's workplace rights.

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July 7, 2017

Descendants of the U.S. Founding Fathers Recreate Iconic Painting 241 Years Later

If you’ve ever taken a course on American history, you're probably familiar with artist John Trumbull's iconic painting, Declaration of Independence.

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June 14, 2017

Powerful Portraits and Stories of People Affected by the Pulse Nightclub Shooting

Lives were forever changed on June 12, 2016 when 49 people were killed and 56 were injured in a shooting...

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May 17, 2017

If You Ever Wanted to Own a Castle, Italy is Now Giving Them Away for Free

With more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country, Italy is drowning in culture. Its deep historical roots mean that the Mediterranean gem is overflowing with historic churches, monasteries, and castles. All of this cultural patrimony is a great boon to the Italian economy—tourism makes up 11% of Italy's GDP—but those dollars are mostly concentrated in cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice.

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