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Voyages to Antiquity: THE CRUSADES: THE WEST MUST MARCH TO THE DEFENSE OF THE EAST


POPE URBAN II Rome to Limassol When Pope Urban II gave his address in  1095 calling on the faithful of Christendom  to take up arms and embark on the freeing of  the sacred city of Jerusalem and the Holy  Land … Continue reading

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Flotilla of cruise ships crossing the Atlantic this fall from Europe offers spectacular bargains


From Leader-Post The flotilla of cruise ships from North America that’s in the process of conquering Europe with holds full of euros will cross the Atlantic back to North America this fall. Home ports for these ships will be cities … Continue reading

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A ship is the best way for a family to discover Europe


Plaza of the Republic in Rome. The Privateer Clause photo From Miami Herald Kids were everywhere — splashing in the ship’s pools, touring the Coliseum  and Pompeii, posing for family photos before that “special” dinner. Cruising the Mediterranean on the … Continue reading

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