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Tag: Tuscany

Sitting on the Buckle of Italy
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Sitting on the Buckle of Italy

August 24, 2021June 30, 2023

We all know how much Italy looks like a boot. This August I traveled right across where the laces…

Glory, God, and Horses — Uncovering The Secret Societies of Siena
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Glory, God, and Horses — Uncovering The Secret Societies of Siena

June 10, 2021July 14, 2023

Many people know what to think of when they hear the word “Pamplona”. But how many people familiar with…

Move Over New Zealand Tuscany is the Shire
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Move Over New Zealand Tuscany is the Shire

June 8, 2021June 30, 2023

“In his heart I think Frodo is still in love with the Shire. The woods, the fields, distant rivers,”…

Two Days in Siena — According to Artist Sandra Petreni
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Two Days in Siena — According to Artist Sandra Petreni

June 7, 2021September 7, 2023

This is neither the best guide to Tuscany, nor the most thorough. It is however the kind of guide…


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Last Arms Control Treaty Limiting US and Russian Nuclear Weapons Expires

Andy Corbley February 5, 2026

On January 14th, humanity went the longest span of time without detonating a nuclear weapon since the dawn of…

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Europe Wants All the Profit with None of the Responsibility in Seizing Russian Assets

Andy Corbley December 8, 2025

Senior Kremlin officials have applauded Belgium’s stance regarding the seizure of some €215 billion in frozen Russian assets held…

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US Forces Bomb Somalia for the 90th Time This Year: Has it Helped?

Andy Corbley November 11, 2025

“In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov.…

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