Mediterranean Holiday
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A 1962 West German documentary film directed by Hermann Leitner and Rudolf Nussgruber.
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Between spring and autumn, thousands of ships traversed the Roman Empire to transport goods and troops. For a long time, it was assumed that they primarily followed coastal routes. The Bissula team has reached different conclusions.
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The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
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