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22 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bologna, Italy

Updated February 18, 2025

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The partial skull found in Marcel Loubens Cave is more than 5,000 years old

Solved: The Mystery of a Lonely Human Skull in an Italian Cave

Scientists found answers in a single piece of evidence.
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Snapdragons (Anthirrinum majus) grow from Bologna’s ancient fortifications.

A Century-Old Botanical Catalog Shows How Urban Plant Life Has Changed

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