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Le Pont des Soupirs (The Bridge of Sighs,) a French operetta by Jacques Offenbach: opera plot summary, character list, and other Offenbach opera information.

Simon Boccanegra, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra plot summary, Simon Boccanegra character list, and other Verdi opera information.

Some of art history's greatest minds lived and worked during the Renaissance. Which were honored by Lorenzo Valla, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, Paul Cezanne, or Joshua Reynolds?

Few sights in Europe can compare in sheer romance to looking across the domes and rooftops of Venice as the moon rises over the Adriatic, bathing Venice in its glow.

Explore Northern Italy's Brenta Canal by boat, by car, or by bicycle, tour its grand villas and get lost in the world's most difficult garden maze.

These are not the secret little places - these are the must-see sights, the best of the best, the icons of Italian travel, from Venice to Turin and the lakes.

A colourful and filling supper idea, the tricolour vegetable lasagne recipe is inspired by Italian travels and desires for a relaxed summer evening meal.

One of Italy's most iconic sights, St. Mark's Basilica is as rich an art gallery and museum outside as it is inside, with its five huge domes and mosaic-painted façade.

Under the five massive domes lies an historic wonderland of brilliant mosaics, gold-washed altars, delicate stone carving, religious art and jewel-encrusted treasures.

Discover little-known facts about 15th- and 16th-century artists Luca Signorelli,Gentile Bellini, Barent van Orley, El Greco, and Sebastiano.

The Port of Venice is an embarkation port for eastern Mediterranean cruises with numerous transportation options that can be easily organized independently.

Crete offers travelers more than just sun-drenched beaches. Visit Heraklion and explore its many museums, churches and historic buildings.

Traces early Italian opera, including the composers of the period, the major cities, the effect of the Italian way of life, and what it signifies today.

The sewing machine is one of the most important machines ever devised. Its early history involves the contributions made by myriad of inventors.

Although each region of Europe features romantic getaways, some old world cities heighten the Valentine's Day experience and serve to create lasting experiences.

Don't hate Venice because she's beautiful and romantic. For any negative comments critics may heap on her, she has as many positives to overcome those naysayers.

A sudden loss can make coping with a child's death even more difficult. John Travolta's son, Jett's death is a reminder of how devastating a sudden death can be.

The Wings of the Dove, an English drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other Moore opera information.

History of the sewing machine, the longest invention in development time, from the first mechanical patent, to Howe's struggles, to Singer's Sewing Machine.