Rome, Italy: a hub of inspiration for aspiring painters and sculptors all around the world. Recognized for its collection of truly classic art, it’s home to some of the most beautiful museums of art and architecture known to man. One of these fascinating, and renowned, museums is the Borghese Gallery. The Borghese Gallery’s baroque paintings […]
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Party like Great Britain: It’s Guy Fawkes Day!
If you chose to be Guy Fawkes this Halloween, don’t ditch your mask yet! Even if you don’t have a mask, you can celebrate Guy Fawkes Day with traditional bonfires, mulled wine, and by burning effigies. But why must we “remember, remember, the 5th of November”? Who was Guy Fawkes, and why is Guy Fawkes […]
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Halloween Haunts: Pére Lachaise Cemetery in Paris
Each October AESU likes to explore the strange sides of well-known, destination cities. For our final week, let’s explore the history of the Pére Lachaise Cemetery and its paranormal occurrences. The Pére Lachaise Cemetery Want to see a ghost? The Pére Lachaise Cemetery tops many lists as the most haunted place in Paris. Père Lachaise […]
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Frankenstein is a Creepy Classic, but the Castle is Even Spookier
Each October AESU likes to explore the strange sides of well-known, destination cities. This week we are going to explore the strange happenings in and around Frankenstein Castle.
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Exploring Versailles and the History of Marie Antoinette
Each October AESU likes to explore the strange sides of well-known, destination cities. This week we take a slight departure from that to tell you some facts about Marie Antoinette, who may not have been that scary, but her violent death has inspired more than a few horror stories.
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Exploring the Whitechapel District of London and the History of Jack the Ripper
Each October AESU likes to explore the strange sides of well-known, destination cities. Last week, we kicked off our Halloween blog miniseries with Prague. This week we are going to explore the Whitechapel District of London. The History of Jack the Ripper The Whitechapel District of London was a scary place to be in the […]
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Explore the Spooky Side of Prague, from the Old Jewish Cemetery to the Sedlec Ossuary
Each October AESU likes to explore the strange sides of well-known, destination cities. This October we kick off our Halloween blog miniseries with Prague.
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Where to Walk in Cannes, France
Cannes has an international reputation for glamour. The streets are lined with vibrant tropical flowers and the beachy coastline is dotted with luxury yachts. The Mediterranean climate of the Cote d’Azur makes Cannes a perfect place to lie on the beach and relax but why not try something different? The coastal weather also makes Cannes […]
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Want to Visit the Spanish Riding School?
Did you know that Austria is famous for Spanish horses? No? Well it is. The famous Spanish Riding School is in Vienna, Austria. It’s the world’s premier dressage training facility and their equestrian exhibitions are certainly worth seeing!
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