Between 1940 and 1942, Malta became the target of one of the most intense aerial bombardments of World War II.
The SS Ohio of the Convoy of Santa Marija entering the Grand Harbour of Malta on 15th August 1942 Wikimedia
Map from 1599 by Jodocus Hondius. Lakes Casipa and Parime, and the city of El Dorado, are visible. Public Domain
The journey toward El Dorado was not only geographic. It was an encounter between two systems of meaning – European and Indigenous
Pilgrims walking in Lourdes Dan Shachar - Shutterstock
As spring awakens the pilgrim paths of southern France, the Jacobean association À la Croisée des Chemins invites all to the 2025 season opening.
Church of San Biagio in Lanciano SerFeo - Shutterstock
It stands on an ancient chapel from the 9th century dedicated to Saint George, possibly built on a Roman temple to the goddess Minerva.
A priest bequeathed all his possessions to build this church
One of the oldest churches at Lanciano with an impressive Gothic façade
Main entrance of St Agostino church in Lanciano SerFeo - Shutterstock
This church played a key role in the religious and civic life of Lanciano, also housing confraternities and important relics
Despite its decay, this church remains a quiet testimony of Lanciano’s devotional and rural heritage.
Church of St Nicholas in Lanciano Di Zitumassin - Opera propria, Pubblico dominio
This church houses a remarkable 14th-century fresco cycle of the Legend of the True Cross