Tuscany Villa: A touch of Italy comes to Calaveras

With massages, gifts and space for relaxation, a new business is hoping to build a “comunita’ bella” (beautiful community) in San Andreas starting this month.

An Algorithm for Preserving Art

A museum of medieval art models the building's climate using wireless sensors to better maintain its collection.

Hot shots

Comparisons between Italian wines and a classic spaghetti western used to spring to mind years ago.

Stillwater Chamber officials say trip will expose residents to business side of Spain

Stillwater Chamber of Commerce trip offers residents a chance to became acquainted with the business climate in Spain.

World's 25 most powerful landscape PHOTOS

Rediff.com showcases some of the most vibrant landscape snaps from around the world

Armenia: A Pioneering Winery Brings Winemaking Back to its Roots

Oenophiles tend to classify wines into either coming from the "old world" -- France, Spain, Italy and other European countries that have traditionally produced wine -- and the "new world," which includes upstarts such as the United States and Australia. Soon, though, we might need to come up with a new classification: the "ancient world," which would cover bottles coming from what's often ...