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Visiting the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta
A geopolitical oddity. A sovereign entity that claims neither statehood nor territory.
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Two Truths
Not all truths are self-evident.
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The Amalfi Cathedral in Italy
In a country full of gorgeous cathedrals, this one stands out.
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We Are All Being Stupidized
If ever there was a time to introduce this word, that time is now.
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A Jaunt from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast in Italy
I was becoming pleasantly accustomed to the boxy, pastel houses stacked on the hillside.
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Know Your Rights
Let’s get these cards into the hands of as many people as possible.
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Giotto’s Bell Tower, Florence, Italy
An homage to artistry and perspective. Nice little trick, that.
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Now, Why Didn’t I Ever Think of That?
Our brains have never left their dark caves, and yet we believe everything they tell us.
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The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy
Families worked their entire lives on this building, for generations, knowing that their grandchildren weren’t going to see it completed.
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Who Did You Help Today?
If we all asked this instead of “How are you?” it could turn the tide of selfishness.