Europe is bursting with islands (the Mediterranean is said to have over 10,000 alone), so we're spoilt for choice.

You’re a mason in 15th or 16th Century Portugal, and King Manuel I has asked you to decorate his palace with strikingly colored tiles reminiscent of Spain’s Alhambra.

Therefore, the official flag and coat of arms of the British Virgin Islands depict Saint Ursula in white robes with a burning lamp in her hand. Around her are 11 more lamps, symbolizing the virgins.

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A Lincoln Fire and Rescue spokesperson said the fire that killed 36-year-old Shon Greenfield early Saturday morning was an accident and was caused by an improperly disposed of cigarette.

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The Imperial Ming Palace This 15th-century tempera on silk painting depicts the many palaces, pavilions, and courtyards of the Forbidden City. Fine Art/Album.

Historic flag exchange, `gravesite' visit, offer 21 century message of peace, friendship Omahas and Lewis and Clark re-enactors honor one another Michele Linck, Journal staff writer ...