Tag Archives: History

Day at the Museum(s)

Posted on March 17, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

In DC and checking out the museums: The Smithsonian’s American History and Natural History Museums + The Holocaust Museum. Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, East Coast Excursions, Steals & Deals, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged American History Museum, Culture, DC, History, Museums, National Holocaust Museum, Natural History Museum, Sightseeing, Smithsonian Museum, Travel, US | Leave a comment

If Only!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

If Historical Events Had Facebook Updates, courtesy of CoolMaterial.com Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged CoolMaterial.com, Facebook, History, If Historical Events Had Facebook Updates, Wylo | Leave a comment

Turkey Part II.

Posted on March 13, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

The first half of day two in Istanbul! Delightful. Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, European Excursions, Travel, Turkey, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Asia, Bosphorus, europe, Grand Bazaar, History, Istanbul, museum, Photos, Pictures, Sightseeing, Sultan, Topkapi Palace, Traveling, Turkey, Views, Whirling Dervishes | 1 Comment

The Isle of Calypso

Posted on December 16, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

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

Posted in Art & Culture, European Excursions, Family, Malta, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Azure Window, Citadella, Family, Ferry Ride, Ggjantija, Gozo, History, Island, Isle of Calypso, Malta, Mediterranean, Megalithic Temples, Mellieha, Photos, Pictures, Sightseeing, Travel, vacation | 1 Comment

Weekend Wonders.

Posted on October 16, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

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 →

Posted in Art & Culture, England, European Excursions, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Archbishop Thomas Becket, Canterbury, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Tales, England, Geoffrey Chaucer, Heritage, History, Kent International Arts Festival, Leisure, Sightseeing, St. Augustine's, St. Martin's, Travel, Trips, UK, UNESCO, Weekend | Leave a comment

Viva Munchen! Part II: Dachau

Posted on September 29, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Saturday in Germany: hitting up Dachau for a history lesson. Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, European Excursions, Germany, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Adventure, Concentration Camp, Dachau, Exploration, Germany, History, Munich, Oktoberfest, The Tent, Travel | 2 Comments

Festivals Galore: Mark Your Calendars

Posted on August 3, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Festivals in the UK and surrounding European countries that we should definitely put on our calendars! Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Culture, Drama, europe, Events, Festivals, France, Germany, History, Italy, London, Russia, Spain, Theatre, UK | 3 Comments

The Good, the Bad and the Bleh of Manchester

Posted on February 28, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Our fun in the northern part of England: Manchester. Reviews: The Thistle Hotel, The Manchester Cathedral, The Manchester Museum, Bella Italia Restaurant. Continue reading →