A Beautiful Sound

"Ramon, do you know why the violin has the most beautiful sound?  Look carefully how the violin is held.  It's played close to the heart.  Music is in the heart of life and there joy will always be, my son." Everyone knew him as Macias.  By day he was the mailman.  He would deliver his mail on foot, from door to door.  By night he was the poor man's music teacher; he taught because he loved music Read More...

Lost artworks

Classical era The "Colossus of Rhodes", one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The "Statue of Zeus at Olympia", one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The "Athena Parthenos", originally housed in the Parthenon 5th century Mosaic portraits of members of the western and eastern imperial families and the bishop of Ravenna, commissioned by Galla Placidia in the Church of San G Read More...

Overview on California Wine Country

If you require guidance for enjoying a trip to the California wine country, you need to look for popular tours or resources that are available. Many self-planning guides are accessible for visitors to complement the wine tasting experience and make your adventure unforgettable. Family owned wineries in Santa Barbara, Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley and the Medocino area, offers activities like wine tas Read More...