Palamidi Fortress – Nafplio, Greece The imposing Palamidi Fortress rises high above the coastal town of Nafplio overlooking the Argolic Gulf. Built by the Venetians in the early 18th century, the fortress formed part of a network of defenses protecting the region during periods of conflict between European powers and the Ottoman Empire. Massive stone […]
Asklepieion at Epidaurus – Greece The sacred sanctuary of Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus was one of the most important healing centers of the ancient Greek world. Located in the northeastern Peloponnese, the sanctuary was dedicated to Asclepius, the deity associated with healing and medicine. Pilgrims traveled from across the Mediterranean seeking cures for illnesses […]
Titian: Women, Myth & Power This weekend, I went to see the Titian: Women, Myth & Power Exhibit in the Hostetter Gallery (August 12, 2021 – January 2, 2022). King Philip II of Spain hired Titian to create a series of monumental paintings between 1551 and 1562. These “landmarks” of western painting, the six poesie […]
Visit Earthship World Headquarters An earthship is an off-the-grid and self-sufficient home that is made out of primarily natural and recycled materials like earth-rammed tires, cans, and bottles. Earthships harvest their own water from the sky and recycle that water multiple times. They grow their own food, treat their own sewage, and collect power from […]
