Tag Archives: History

Day at the Museum(s)

In DC and checking out the museums: The Smithsonian’s American History and Natural History Museums + The Holocaust Museum.Continue reading «Day at the Museum(s)» Continue reading

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If Only!

If Historical Events Had Facebook Updates, courtesy of CoolMaterial.comContinue reading «If Only!» Continue reading

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Turkey Part II.

The first half of day two in Istanbul! Delightful.Continue reading «Turkey Part II.» Continue reading

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The Isle of Calypso

A visit to Homer’s Isle of Calyspo (Gozo)! Reviews: The Azure Window, The Citadella & the Ggantija Temples!Continue reading «The Isle of Calypso» Continue reading

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Weekend Wonders.

Heading to Canterbury tomorrow to soak up some art, history and culture and check out the site of Geoffrey Chaucer’s inspiration & Archbishop Thomas Becket’s murder. Who knew I was such a history buff?Continue reading «Weekend Wonders.» Continue reading

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Viva Munchen! Part II: Dachau

Saturday in Germany: hitting up Dachau for a history lesson.Continue reading «Viva Munchen! Part II: Dachau» Continue reading

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Festivals Galore: Mark Your Calendars

Festivals in the UK and surrounding European countries that we should definitely put on our calendars!Continue reading «Festivals Galore: Mark Your Calendars» Continue reading

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The Good, the Bad and the Bleh of Manchester

Our fun in the northern part of England: Manchester. Reviews: The Thistle Hotel, The Manchester Cathedral, The Manchester Museum, Bella Italia Restaurant.Continue reading «The Good, the Bad and the Bleh of Manchester» Continue reading

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