Spend any time in an Italian market, and you will notice something different about how people shop. There are questions asked, of the stallholder, of the cheese seller, of the person slicing the prosciutto. The kind that come naturally when you actually care where something comes from and how it was made.

From the scenic beauty of the Italian Alps and the country's Mediterranean beaches to cities that look like open-air art galleries, Italy is an unmissable destination for any traveler through Europe.

In times of great need, when faced with hopeless situations, many turn to the intercession of Saint Jude Thaddeus, a powerful patron known for his miraculous aid in the most desperate circumstances. As a faithful servant and friend of Jesus, Saint Jude's prayers are often sought when all seems lost, especially in difficult times or in the face of a powerful enemy.

Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces include the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and The Vitruvian Man. In addition to being a painter and sculptor, he was also an engineer. A polymath, his notebooks revealed that he was an exceptional scientist and inventor.