The Quiet Corner of Tuscany with Thermal Springs, Vineyards and Pretty Hill Towns

The quiet corner of Tuscany with thermal springs, vineyards and pretty hill towns

With his scowling white face and upturned fang, Charun is an unsettling presence. He is, after all, the Etruscan charioteer of the dead whose demonic profile provides a chilling welcome to the Tuscan underworld. Next to him, a bronzed youth reaches out to caress an older man while a three-headed snake rises menacingly, as if to strike.#color-context-related-article-3744968 {--inews-color-primary: #46A3E0;--inews-color-secondary: #EBF5FC;--inews-…

18 Thermal Springs Sacred to Ancient Cultures

Hot springs have fascinated people since the dawn of civilization, with cultures around the world attributing divine powers to these naturally heated waters. Ancient peoples saw these bubbling, steaming pools as gateways between the earthly and spiritual realms, believing that gods and spirits blessed the waters with healing properties. From Roman bath complexes to Native American ceremonial sites, thermal springs became focal points for religio…