Dusty Buildings

The Palace of Westminster (London, England)

+ The seat of British government, the palace is a 19th century Gothic Revival construction, built on the site of an 11th century royal palace and parliament building which had been destroyed by a fire. The newer building is now one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.

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Dusty Art

Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch (Brooklyn, New York)

+ Constructed in 1892, this Triumphal Arch in Brooklyn was built to honor the soldiers and sailors of the Union Army and their victory in the American Civil War.

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Dusty Feasts

The Feast Day of St. Rita of Cascia (22 May), a patron of lost causes, celebrates one of history’s most venerated saints, a 14th and 15th century Catholic widow and Augustinian nun. She is known for the numerous miracles throughout her life and resulting from her intercessory prayer.

+ includes a feast day recipe for home-made fig bars.

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