High tide in the Doges palace

Artists, Vienna, Venice and Switzerland

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May 30th 2006
As anything is possible when we travel virtually, we are now backtracking to catch up on the artistic trail. In Quedlinberg (remember the medieval town with its hilltop church and monastery) we discovered a Lionel Feininger Gallery. Feininger, born in the USA, spent most of his life in Germany, painting, printing and teaching at the Bauhaus. He summered in Quedlinberg and before fleeing to the ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more