Winged Lions of Italy

The history of the winged lions of Venice

Submitted By tinasam

Festa Dei Serpari: Procession of the Snake Catchers

This article explains the significance of the Fest Dei Serpari, which takes place on the first Thursday in May in Coculla, Italy, a small town in the region of Abruzzo.

Submitted By Mary M. Alward

THE BEST PUB CRAWL IN THE WORLD, HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA

Halifax Nova Scotia has been a major seaport and naval base for over 200 years. The city also boasts seven Universities and Colleges. This might be the reason Halifax is one city where the nightlife abounds.

Submitted By James Smith

C'MON DOWN TO STAN FEST: THE STAN ROGERS FOLK FESTIVAL CANSO NOVA SCOTIA

What do you get when over 12,000 partygoers and several dozen musicians descend on a sleepy rural Nova Scotia town of less than 1,000 for a long weekend? Three days of great music, food and a fantastic party for all involved. Welcome to Canso Nova Scotia and The Stan Rogers Festival, or "Stan Fest" as it has come to be known.

Submitted By James Smith

Literally at the End of the Road, Canso, Nova Scotia

Canso is a small town on the North East coast of Nova Scotia. It's on Chedebucto Bay approximately a four-hour drive from Halifax. The main industry was fishing and like many other communities the demise of the in shore fishery has had an effect on the local economy.

Submitted By James Smith

HOPPING AROUND HALIFAX, THE HARBOUR HOPPER

The tour "bus" made a sharp right turn and drove straight into the harbour. The guide didn't miss a beat; she stopped pointing out buildings and other landmarks and began pointing out ships. Up to this point it had been a pretty conventional tour.

Submitted By James Smith