Описание: One beautiful sunny day, a young Canadian turns up at the shop of Archont Duval. The stranger wishes to solve the mystery of his great grandfather's letters. All clues lead to Notre Dame. Archont and his young relatives accompany the stranger to...
Описание: A medallion found in the cache of Notre Dame leads Archont Duval to the medieval Abbey of Saint-Denis. Ancient burials, dark corridors, marble statues, everything is enlaced with shadows of intrigues and past events. But how is the restorer...
Описание: One February evening, when it is raining outside and there is nothing particularly to do, Archont Duval receives a letter from the mayor of Venice asking for his help. Just before the main event of the year, the Venetian carnival, the mayor's...
Описание: In this story you will find: Where the Colosseum got its name. Why the spectators never needed umbrellas here, even in the heavy rain. What popular souvenirs were sold in the corridors of the Colosseum during fights. Why hand gestures of the...
Описание: In this story you will find: Why only one family of a sailor has privilege to sell palms on Easter Sunday. Why there are so many bees in the decoration of the Basilica. Why Italians can’t join the Vatican’s Army. What is the only statue...