<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Martina R. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humana Lens is a travel blog dedicated to history, art, and culture, with a focus on China and Europe. ]]></description><link>https://www.humanalens.com/categories</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.humanalens.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh's Royal Mile: A Cultural Guide to Its History and Landmarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A complete cultural guide to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile: history, map, top landmarks, walking tour, things to do, historic accommodation, and tips to explore Scotland’s most iconic street.]]></description><link>https://www.humanalens.com/post/edinburgh-s-royal-mile-cultural-guide-with-landmarks-map-walking-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b7eaeb79b6d26aa60fab1a</guid><category><![CDATA[Cultural Travel]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:49:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cca49_02f3b5fa12fd4c07b2cfec94490c9570~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["The World of Yesterday" by S. Zweig: A Manual of the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[A book published in 1942, I told myself, what harm can it do to me? It's probably just an alternative to regular history books about the early 20th century. But The World of Yesterday turned out to be something else. And it hurt, it hurt tremendously. ]]></description><link>https://www.humanalens.com/post/the-world-of-yesterday-by-stefan-zweig</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6877c21ab902341f3e9afdfe</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews & Recs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:02:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cca49_e3e70610810242a580f1bb49256fb761~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medieval Paris: A Cultural Guide on Where To Find It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncover the rich history and architecture of Medieval Paris in this detailed guide. 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Its history is legendary, its architecture is iconic and its extension is..]]></description><link>https://www.humanalens.com/post/guide-to-the-forbidden-city-in-beijing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a4c306abc0fd2c4fd01352</guid><category><![CDATA[China]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:58:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cca49_a358833164f0439aa08aca3700eb6a29~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Plan a Road Trip in Scotland: Travel, Packing &#38; Driving Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland is a country filled with colorful nature and castles. Its spectacular landscapes are a true gem in Europe and give visitors a taste]]></description><link>https://www.humanalens.com/post/scotland-road-trip-a-complete-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67892eeb8b40164dc470e93a</guid><category><![CDATA[More]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:49:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cca49_e3865bde78da48f48f8e010f9acb8fc1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Burial at Ornans by Gustave Courbet: Analysis and Description - Musée d'Orsay Guide ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Burial at Ornans is considered the manifest of Realism, an artistic and literary movement founded by its creator Gustave Courbet in Paris ]]></description><link>https://www.humanalens.com/post/a-burial-at-ornans-by-gustave-courbet-analysis-and-description-mus%C3%A9e-d-orsay-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678018fed974984101b7c97c</guid><category><![CDATA[Art, Architecture & Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:22:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cca49_ef6430bc9b104b328a352bf0ed0f8eea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_882,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China for Beginners: Five Books to Get to Know the Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of five books for beginners to introduce themselves to China and understand its functioning. History, traditions, everyday....]]></description><link>https://www.humanalens.com/post/china-for-beginners-five-books-to-get-to-know-the-country</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67644b10414039a202c7b48a</guid><category><![CDATA[China]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:47:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cca49_03a8274cdff742b1a0b8dcde929bc1ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rione Monti in Rome: A Cultural Guide to its Historical Landmarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monti Neighborhood, also known as Rione Monti I, is the first and largest district of Rome. 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This is what you...]]></description><link>https://www.humanalens.com/post/vienna-s-most-beautiful-squares-and-their-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67447f3f6789ceb75935fc05</guid><category><![CDATA[Cultural Travel]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cca49_7974db9b9be0444e8449de9042647af5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visiting Cultural Attractions with Kids in China: a Practical Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[China is packed with fun, family-friendly activities that kids will love! 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