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The Trevi Fountain By Peta Stamper, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:06 PM The Trevi Fountain (Fountain di Trevi) is an iconic 18th century monument in Rome. A stunning depiction of ancient deities and resplendent with frescos of legends and myths, the Trevi Fountain attracts floods of tourists keen to throw their coins into its waters to assure their return to Rome – or so goes the myth. … Continued Read more »     10 Facts About Elizabeth Woodville By Lily Johnson, Monday, March 6, 2023 5:03 PM Elizabeth Woodville was Queen of England during one of the country’s most volatile periods, the Wars of the Roses. Her marriage to the Yorkist king, Edward IV, in 1464 sent shockwaves through the English court, intensifying political strife that would last for decades between the houses of York and Lancaster. Largely consigned to history as … Continued Read more »     15 Famous Explorers Who Changed the World By Léonie Chao-Fong, Friday, March 3, 2023 10:15 AM Beginning from the early 15th century until the middle of the 17th century, European explorers took to the seas in search of trade, knowledge, and power. The story of human exploration is as old as the story of civilisation, and many of the stories of these explorers have become legends over the centuries. Here are … Continued Read more »