Creepy Italy: Visiting Galileo’s finger
When I learned that you can visit Galileo’s finger in a museum. I became very interested in the death of this infamous scientist.
The burials of Santa Croce Basilica in Florence
A veritable who’s who is buried in Santa Croce — artists, scientists, philosophers, composers. It’s not just a church, it’s a pantheon.
Creepy Italy: the Torture Museum of Montepulciano
A disturbing display offers a sample of what’s inside: a jaws-like wooden spiked device, an iron mask that looks like a long-lost member of Slipknot…
What to expect inside Bran Castle
The scariest thing about Bran Castle has nothing to do with vampires.
Is it ethical to visit Egyptian Mummies?
An interview with archeological conservator Charlotte Parent on the etiquette of visiting Egyptian mummies.
