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Margo Lestz – The Curious Rambler

Welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by. I hope you’ll find something here to tickle your fancy. I love Europe and history and I’m always looking for a good, quirky story to tell. Below you’ll find my latest articles, featured articles, and the most popular ones at the moment. You can also click around on the category titles to explore your interests or type a keyword in the search box. Enjoy!

Latest articles

Did Michelangelo Carve This Face in Florence? The Palazzo Vecchio Mystery

17 March 2026

On the wall of Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio, a small carved face has puzzled historians for centuries – could it really be the work of Michelangelo?
Read more: Did Michelangelo Carve This Face in Florence? The Palazzo Vecchio Mystery

5 Curious Easter Traditions: Rabbits, Bells, Exploding Carts, and More

16 March 2026
Ten Wow-Worthy Women Who Changed History

5 March 2026
Rats and Weevils Have Their Day in Court: Strange Medieval Animal Trials

13 February 2026
The Great Paris Mustache Strike of 1907: A Close Shave with History

1 February 2026

FEATURED ARTICLES

Fabergé Easter Eggs Were Tokens of Love

Fabergé Easter Eggs Were Tokens of Love

Daffodils: A myth and a poem

Daffodils: A myth and a poem

Ten Curious Women

Ten Curious Women

Who Was Saint Patrick?

Who Was Saint Patrick?

TRENDING – Most Popular

Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Hunky Punks: Ancient and Modern

Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Hunky Punks: Ancient and Modern5 September 2021

Legend of the Gargoyles: Where Did They Come From and Why Are They on Churches?

Legend of the Gargoyles: Where Did They Come From and Why Are They on Churches?21 April 2016

Berets, Onions, and Stereotypes

Berets, Onions, and Stereotypes2 October 2015

Fleur de Lys: The Iris of Kings

Fleur de Lys: The Iris of Kings7 October 2018

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