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Castles Made Of Sand

It is December 1967 and Jimi Hendrix has captured the imagination of a generation for the second time in a year with Axis: Bold As Love. It says a lot about an artist when a song as captivating as Castles Made of Sand barely breaks away from the rest of the album to which it belongs.

Now, fast-forward two years to the summer of love, freedom, and youth. As teenagers shrugged off the constraints of their parents, a focal member of the movement was spending his days relaxing on the African coastl
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The 5 Best Catacombs in Rome

Descending into the Catacombs in Rome is not an experience for the faint-hearted. Dimly lit passageways and mostly open tombs (often with no remains) welcome visitors who dare, rewarding them with a richly important insight into the burial sites of the Eternal City’s past inhabitants; Christian, Jewish, and even Etruscan.

Whilst there are thought to be over 40 catacombs cascading underneath modern-day Rome, only a handful are open to the public today. What’s more, once inside the seemingly neve
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Caracalla: the Emperor Who Killed His Family One by One

Born in 188 AD, the short life of emperor Caracalla centered around his inherited control over the Roman Empire through the Severan dynasty.

At just 10 years old, Caracalla was designated a co-ruler with his Father Septimius Severus, who had reigned since 193 AD. The future emperor did have to wait until 211 AD to rule outright without sharing power with his brother, Geta – but more on that later!

During his time at the helm, Caracalla faced instability domestically and often struggled to impr
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Tiber Island: Not Just a Crossing Point

Nestled between two of Rome’s most famed neighborhoods, Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto, there sits a tiny island. Blink and you will miss it. Yet, the Tiber Island is far more intriguing than simply acting as a crossing point over the winding river on the banks of which much of modern Rome sits.

This minute break in the currents of the Tiber is a symbol of Rome in itself. From the formation of the city to its uses today, few landmarks in Rome are more fabled amongst the locals than the Isola
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The Top Seven Sunsets in Rome (with Pictures)

Sunsets and the Seven Hills of Rome

Deciding which are the best sunsets in Rome can be a surprisingly difficult task. Collective tradition understands that the city was chosen to be formed atop the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome, with the story of brothers Romulus and Remus playing the central part in the events which supposedly took place at around 750 BC.

In turn, Rome’s geographical peaks and troughs provide visitors with a plethora of stunning viewpoints across the city. Whe
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An al fresco reopening is a tail of two fortunes | Article

The time is nearing for Boris Johnson’s roadmap to recovery to finally facilitate the reopening of the hospitality industry, with outdoor venues once again allowed to return to trading on 12 April. The easing of restrictions is without doubt greatly anticipated by all involved, but does the four-staged strategy perpetuate an unlevel playing field? Moreover, with just five weeks separating the opening of outdoor and indoor hospitality operations, how can businesses make investment into al fresco
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Wine Drinkers UK calls for excise duty cuts | Article

Wine Drinkers UK (WDUK) has written an open letter to the chancellor calling for a reduction to the UK’s wine tax.

The group claims that wine has been singled out for excessive increases to wine duty, while other alcoholic beverages such as beer and spirits have seen successive duty freezes.

According to WDUK, the wine sector has “significant growth potential” that is being stunted by the 39% rise in wine duty since 2010.

In turn, the organisation has called upon the chancellor to “cut excise
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Let's get away: Valencia

The unflattering urban reputation of Spain’s third largest city is on its way out as people are finally beginning to see Valencia for the place it truly is; a stunning, intriguing, and vibrant cultural hotspot. Known for its original food and stretching beaches, this Mediterranean city is becoming increasingly favoured for summer breaks and weekend escapes. Yet, delving into Valencia a little further reveals a brimming nightlife with plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants all offering that littl