California Sketches: Where time stands still

A gift of time brings me to a hill town in Tuscany this past winter. In the footsteps of D.H. Lawrence, Charles Dickens, Henry James and other artists, writers and travelers, I'm curious. I've come here for five weeks to find out why we search for sensations and connections from this ancient Etruscan place. What makes the Tuscan countryside so extraordinary?

Pointe-à-Callière marks 20th anniversary with Samurai exhibition

Pointe-à-Callière Archeology and History Museum of Montreal turned 20 on Thursday.

'Texas Semester' Full Immersion Study of Texas History and Culture

According to the Associated Press, McMurry University near Abilene, Texas, is offering a full semester course of study called "The Texas Semester" that is a full immersion experience in Texas history and culture.

Pope's Homily in Arezzo

AREZZO, Italy, MAY 14, 2012 ( Zenit.org ).- Here is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave Sunday in Arezzo. The Holy Father made a one-day trip to the region of Tuscany, celebrating Mass in Arezzo and also visiting Sansepolcro.

West on the skids

Veteran Australian journalist and documentary maker Pria Viswalingam must be the most cheerful doomsayer in history.

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VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI went to the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance to call upon every Catholic to once again play a full part in renewing today’s culture.