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Tag Archives: Ancient

Uxmal: A Window Into The Maya
Architecture / Mexico / Travel

Uxmal: A Window Into The Maya

Posted on April 30, 2018 by gallivance.net • 169 Comments

To the delight of modern tourists, Maya kings sought to outdo each other with more and more impressive temples, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Uxmal (pronounced oosh-mal) is an outstanding example. Continue reading →

Religious Relics: A Hot Commodity in The Middle Ages
Germany / Travel / Weird

Religious Relics: A Hot Commodity in The Middle Ages

Posted on January 19, 2015 by gallivance.net • 53 Comments

Say hello to Saint Mundita: 2nd century Christian martyr and patron saint of single women. Given our 21st Century sensibilities, this relic in Munich’s St. Peter’s Church clearly fits into our “Weird and Wonderful Series” … definitely a bit on the weird side.  Continue reading →

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