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Villa Scott (Villa del Bambino Urlante) in...

October 3, 2023

Dario Argento’s 1975 Italian film Profondo Rosso, internationally known as Deep Red, is often considered a masterpiece of the giallo genre. Giallo films combine elements of murder mystery stories with tropes typically found in slasher movies. Often the protagonist has to figure out who the murderer is as characters are systematically killed off. Films like Argento’s Deep Red have gone on to inspire films like the Scream franchise and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Much of the filming for Deep Red took place...

The Tombstone Sculptor Who Carved His Own...

October 3, 2023

It’s almost over. For years, Luigi Giovanni Brusa has struggled for air and battled a persistent cough. In his final moments, he crumples back into a seat of rough stone. His arms limp at his side, a devoted woman to his right looks at him with affectionate concern, and perhaps a bit of surrender, rubbing his chest. It’s a touching scene—carved entirely from gray granite. It feels almost like an imposition to cast eyes on this vulnerable moment captured...

Circus Ring of Fame in Sarasota, Florida

October 3, 2023

Sarasota, Florida, was the home of two of the five original Ringling Brothers. As such, it has a strong connection to the history of the circus. In 1985, the city decided to erect a circus ring of fame, modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today it lives in St. Armand’s Circle, where passersby can see plaques for P.T. Barnum, the Ringling brothers, and countless acrobats, animal trainers, daredevils, tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, and more. The largest monument is...

Hotel Technology Trends: 20 Upcoming Innovations You...

October 3, 2023

Modern hotels appeal to customers in several ways, including the quality of customer service, the facilities on offer, and the property’s design, but also through hotel technology. This technology is often used to deliver a superior customer experience. It is especially important to do so in the post-COVID era, when those customer expectations have changed, The post Hotel Technology Trends: 20 Upcoming Innovations You Must Know appeared first on Revfine.com.

Rathaus Paternoster in Vienna, Austria

October 3, 2023

Moving at a whopping speed of 0.3 meters per second, the Viennese City Hall houses one of only six Paternosters in the whole city. The city hall paternoster (Latin for “Our Father”) was built in 1918 and houses enough space in each cabin for two brave people. The creaking as it moves might make you start praying for its namesake, but have no fear, no harm will come to you if you go past the final floors on the...

La Piedra del 68 (The Stone of...

October 3, 2023

Looking somewhat like a meteorite sitting on a pedestal, this stone is a memorial to the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre. During the 1960s, and in 1968 particularly, massive student protests erupted around the world, from the United States to Czechoslovakia to Japan. Mexico was no different. In 1968, protests in Mexico intensified ahead of when Mexico City was set to hold the Summer Olympics. At the time, students were protesting the government and police violence after riot police and army...

14 Travel Companies That Help Hotels Increase...

October 3, 2023

Partnering with travel companies can benefit hoteliers, potentially boosting revenue, increasing booking rates, and extending a hotel’s reach into new and hard-to-access markets. In this article, you’ll discover some of the advantages of a travel company partnership and be introduced to some of the biggest names in travel and tourism operating in the world today. The post 14 Travel Companies That Help Hotels Increase Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

Bagolino Old Cemetery in Bagolino, Italy

October 3, 2023

Bagolino is a small village perched on the steep slopes of Val Sabbia. The history of this village goes back to the Ancient Roman Empire when it conquered these territories around the year 16 CE. There is evidence suggesting that the Romans established an outpost for changing horses along Val Sabbia. In due time, the settlement grew into a hamlet, and so an early iteration of Bagolino was born. Much more documented is the role the village played throughout...

The Legend of Japan's 'Earthquake Fish'

October 3, 2023

The animal world is full of harbingers of doom—at least, according to superstitions. From the Tower of London’s ravens (whose departure would signal the fall of an entire nation) to the average black cat crossing your unlucky path, plenty of critters warn of woe. In Ominous Animals, we explore the lore—and the science—behind these finned, furry, and feathered messengers of impending calamity. In July, divers off the coast of Ruifang, Taiwan, encountered a glimmering, serpent-like figure suspended vertically in...

Tourism Management: All You Need to Know...

October 3, 2023

The tourism industry is rapidly growing, and jobs in tourism management are becoming highly sought after. Working in this sector will offer many interesting roles, such as meeting new people and the opportunity to travel. If you have a passion for all things travel-related and are a people person, this profession will be ideal for The post Tourism Management: All You Need to Know About Tourism appeared first on Revfine.com.

This 1960s Anarchist Group Believed Food Should...

October 3, 2023

In 1968, the poet Diane di Prima moved from New York to San Francisco. She wanted to work with the Diggers, self-identified community anarchists who performed street theater and organized mutual aid projects, from free stores to free housing to the dissemination of produce, hot meals, and bread. Shortly after her arrival, Di Prima’s Volkswagen van was enlisted to help with the Diggers’ food distribution efforts. For Di Prima, who had come of age during McCarthyism and the FBI...

Food Ordering System: How to Choose the...

October 3, 2023

A food ordering system is a system that allows a restaurant or similar business to accept, process, and manage orders for food from customers. In this article, you will be able to explore some common systems and understand the benefits of having a high-quality system in place for your business. Quick Menu: What is the The post Food Ordering System: How to Choose the Best One for Your Property? appeared first on Revfine.com.

13 Travel Business Opportunities: Become a Part...

October 3, 2023

A travel business can be described as any business that falls within the travel industry. This includes hotels, restaurants, aviation, travel agencies, and much more. In this article, you can explore some of the best travel business opportunities and learn how to begin a new career in the travel industry. Quick Menu: What is the The post 13 Travel Business Opportunities: Become a Part of the Travel Industry! appeared first on Revfine.com.

In Ancient Egypt, the Duat Was a...

October 3, 2023

Each week in October, University of Manchester Egyptologist Nicky Nielsen will share an intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian beliefs and traditions surrounding death and the afterlife. On the morning of Oct. 16, 1817, Italian explorer Giovanni Battista Belzoni entered a narrow rock-cut fissure in the Valley of the Kings. As he navigated a long, sloping passageway, the light of Belzoni’s torch illuminated beautiful and, to the Italian, strange symbols covering both walls and ceiling. He had found the tomb...

Podcast: Enchanted Woods

October 3, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a four-acre garden in Wilmington, Delaware, with characters and exhibits created using castoff materials and greenery. It invites kids to drop screens and rules, and instead give in to a state of play. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible...

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