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There are tons of destinations around the world that allow you to glimpse into the history of the region; but, there are not very many at all that present its visitors with evidence of the earliest known human activity. The cape above West Voe’s natural harbor was ideal for early settlers, namely those from the …
Jarlshof: A Unique Peek into the Prehistory of CivilizationRead More
Amberley Castle’s lands were given to Bishop Wilfrid as a gift from Caedwalla the King of Wessex in 683. The buildings that are now part of the castle originated as a log-framed lodge built by Bishop Luffa in 1103 as a respite for hunting. The next 400 years would see this mere hunting lodge become …
As its name suggests, this is one island that’s not what it appears. Its interior port lies protected by a landmass in the shape of a horseshoe and has afforded safe harbor when sailors have found themselves lost in the sometimes tumultuous seas surrounding the Antarctic Peninsula. Therein lies the deception, as the history of …
The Black Sea sits in the easternmost corner of Europe and six countries surround this beautiful body of water. It is also connected to Mediterranean Sea by way of the Bosporus Strait and the Dardanelles Strait. Theories abound as to how The Black Sea came to be known as such. Many assume it is derived …
If you have ever complained about the costs of cooling your home on those warm and muggy summer days, it might behoove you to take note of the architectural design of the Bothwell House in Sedalia that was built above a natural cave system that provided energy-free cooling. The endeavor of John Homer Bothwell, a …
The Parthenon – Nashville, Tennessee – At the heart of Centennial Park in Nashville, The Parthenon stands as the proud centerpiece. And just as in Athens, a forty-two-foot-tall replica of Athena is to where the eye is drawn. Both the building and the statue are exact replicas of the originals, even in size. This full-scale …
