Monthly Archives: August 2012

Feast Day of Saint Cyriacus

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Today marks the anniversary of the death by beheading of Saint Cyriacus and his companions, Largus and Smaragdus. They had fallen afoul of the Emperor Diocletian.  Cyriacus had converted the daughter of the emperor, then went on to stage a … Continue reading →

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Tips for Travelers

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Travel guides began to appear in the eighteenth century with the rise in popularity of the Grand Tour. Wealthy young men traveled the continent, seeking to experience culture and the arts and enjoying European society. While the outbreak of the … Continue reading →

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