Tag: architecture
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St. Nicholas of Myra
Wednesday February 04, 2026 Yes, the commercialized secular Santa Claus originated in the ancient city of Myra, Türkiye in the person of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra. Today, the original church of St.Nicholas is a well preserved museum/ruin. It dates from the 8th century CE onward although there has been a church on the site…
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A Peruvian Adventure
Where a house is built and the high god explored To my gentle and dedicated readers, my deepest apologies for abandoning you in February 2025 in Portugal. Seventy years of life caught up with me and I had to deal with it in my own way. Unfortunately, that excluded this blog. However, I am back…
Five Feet, Nine Inches Above Ground 