You probably weren’t aware that the centre of the world is just few hours drive away, in Croatia. On April 1st the inhabitants of the town of Ludbreg will be happy to try and prove it to you.

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Author Russell Shorto discussed his book The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony… read more Author Russell Shorto discussed his book The ...