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When most people think about medieval marriages they are either practical, cold, and loveless, or the idealised “courtly love” of chivalric knights and damsels in distress. But what was married life ...

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Images of the son of God depict him as petting lions, rescuing another boy from a tower, and standing on a sunbeam.

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Here’s everything you need to know about traveling to Perugia, including the best restaurants, hotels, and things to do on your trip.

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Here are some places you can find real Christmas trees in Florida, the average cost, and a little bit about the history behind Christmas trees.

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