A Tale of Two Anatomy Theatres
Bologna University is the world’s oldest continuously teaching university with a stunning Anatomical Theatre filled with incredible art works. Padua University boasts the world’s first permanent anatomical dissection theatre, which is a stunning piece of design.
In the Footsteps of St Francis
Despite the number of tourists and pilgrims visiting daily, Assisi remains a place where the spirit of St Francis can still be found: pax et bonum, peace and goodwill.
Caravaggio, Negative Space and Non-Existence.
How Caravaggio’s The Seven Acts of Mercy gave me a lesson on the meaning of non-existence
Exploring Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is where many Romans escape the crowds of the city to sun themselves on a beach. It’s also the main cruise port for Rome. Instead of heading off for a whirlwind tour of the Eternal City, why not do as the Romans do and instead spend some leisurely hours here?