Pompeii Was Not Alone: Other Sites Uncovered Around Vesuvius 

Pompeii Was Not Alone: Other Sites Uncovered Around Vesuvius 

When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, Pompeii was not the only city buried beneath the eruption.  ...

Pompeii vs Herculaneum: The Most Frequently Asked Questions

Pompeii vs Herculaneum: The Most Frequently Asked Questions

The Eruption of Vesuvius, 1771, oil painting by Pierre-Jacques Volaire (Art Institute of Chicago). Vesuvius ...

Prick & Pence: A Simple Variation Of Traditional Prick and Pounce

Prick & Pence: A Simple Variation Of Traditional Prick and Pounce

Perhaps the most traditional embroidery transfer technique is that of prick and pounce. When looking into the ...

Practical Embroidery: PillowcasesPractical Embroidery: Pillowcases

Practical Embroidery: Pillowcases

Given there are only so many hoop framed embroidery pieces I feel inclined to hang on ...

Easy Halloween Decorations: The Shadow Slasher & Attack of the Crows

Easy Halloween Decorations: The Shadow Slasher & Attack of the Crows

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Whether you're decorating for trick-or-treaters, a party monster mash, or just yourself and your vampire clan,  ...

Painting My Office Dark Green With Gold Geometric Stripes

Painting My Office Dark Green With Gold Geometric Stripes

I have one extra room in my house, I call it my office, but it’s more ...

St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy     ~ A Day Visit and the Night Tour ComparedSt Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy     ~ A Day Visit and the Night Tour Compared

St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy   ~ A Day Visit and the Night Tour Compared

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Regular hours for visiting St Mark’s are Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 5:15pm, with last ...