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The Treasures of an Abbey in Ruins: Orval

The Treasures of an Abbey in Ruins: Orval
by Patrick Bernauw on May 31, 2009 in Belgium

I visited the abbey of Orval (Belgium) together with Kathleen McGowan, who writes extensively about Countess Mathilde of Tuscany in “The Book of Love”. Mathilde founded the abbey in the 11th century, and she – as the abbey itself – are shrouded in mystery. Want to hear about the lost treasures and the prophecy of Orval? And was Nostradamus here – really?

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Yorkshire’s Forbidden Corner

Yorkshire’s Forbidden Corner
by Marine1 on May 13, 2009 in United Kingdom

A guide to the forbidden Corner in North Yorkshire.

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Mysterious Scottish Island and Its History

Mysterious Scottish Island and Its History
by Lauren Axelrod on July 31, 2008 in United Kingdom

In Scotland’s cold sea waters lay several islands with castles, stone circles, ruins, and plenty of folklore.

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