The ancient city of Ca' Foscari in present-day Italy was once the capital of a Roman province.
Today, it's a tourist attraction that's part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
But it wasn't until the 19th century that Ca' Foscari was flourishing, thanks in part to agriculture, reports the Los Angeles Times.
In fact, it was once the capital of the Roman province of Apennines, which was then part of the Roman Empire.
Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks in part to the work of a University of Nevada, Reno professor.
Edward Schoolman discovered the city in the 15th century, and it's now a tourist attraction that draws visitors from around the world.
It's "one of the most beautiful cities in the world," says Schoolman.
"It's also one of the most under-studied."
That's partly because it wasn't until the 19th century that Ca' Foscari was flourishing, thanks in part to agriculture.
Today, it's a major tourist attraction that draws visitors from all over the world.
"It's one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it's also one of the most under Read the Entire Article
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