The current races for the 2016 Senate General Election
AL (Alabama) - R. Shelby (R), R. Crumpton (D)
AK (Alaska) - Aug. 16th, Lisa Murkowsk (R), Paul Kendall (R), Thomas Lamb (R), Bob Loch… Read More
The current races for the 2016 Senate General Election
AL (Alabama) - R. Shelby (R), R. Crumpton (D)
AK (Alaska) - Lisa Murkowsk (R), Ray Metcalfe (D), Cean Stevens (LIB), Margaret Stock (… Read More
When the term “technology” comes up, the term “advanced” is, more often than not, associated with it. Innovation has, over the years come to be thought of generally a… Read More
Two popular accounts have been advanced by historians to give a picture of the path taken by the pioneers of the slot machine. Three names are synonymous with the story behind the slot inven… Read More
Nimes is famous for its Roman sights including the Amphitheatre and the Maison Carree. There are others too in the Jardin de la Fontaine including The Temple of Diana and the symbol of Nimes… Read More
Gordes looks spectacular as it tumbles down the hillside towards the Luberon Valley. The houses and hotels appear well-kept and largely unspoilt with clumps of trees and the occasional swimm… Read More
I have used Y-STR testing to confirm that my immigrant ancestor was Robert Thompson who died 1697 in St. Mary's County, Maryland. I used my list of Y-DNA matches at Family Tree DNA and the r… Read More
Extract from the book ‘Travels through History : France” available here
This famous aqueduct and bridge, visible from airplanes heading to Marseilles-Provence Airport, is between… Read More
Extract from the book ‘Travels through History : France” available here
Gordes looks spectacular as it tumbles down the hillside towards the Luberon Valley. The houses and hotels… Read More
Every place you visit in the world has an interesting story to tell you and Belfast, Northern Ireland doesn’t let you down. The History of Belfast is an incredibly fascinating one that… Read More
We use the word love so much these days that it often doesn’t seem to mean much. There’s lots of love, but without caring. For instance, I love sushi, especially ikur… Read More
We use the word love so much these days that it often doesn’t seem to mean much. There’s lots of love, but without caring. For instance, I love sushi, especially ikur… Read More
Muckross House County Kerry (Image Source: Flickr – Charlotte Mare)Killarney is a town in County Kerry, located southwestern Ireland. It’s a part of Killarney Nati… Read More
Maria Edgeworth is another famous author from our Island called Ireland. She created many children and adult novels throughout her life and played a role in the evolution of the Novel across… Read More
A popular beach resort on the Adriatic sea, there’s much more to Rimini holidays than just sunbathing. From Rimini old town to charming villages nearby, from a day hiking or biking to… Read More
Are you tired of taking a vacation in one place every year? I mean a change of environment will not hurt a soul. Though it might cost you a bit of cash, it is worth it. Trust me; you need a… Read More
Exploring Le Mans in 24 hours: a whistlestop tour of the city
The historic city of Le Mans is famous for its Le Mans 24 race and so it seemed appropriate that I was also doing a 24 hour race… Read More
Whoever visits the old content, no matter how many times, likely wants to discover at least one of the many beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe. Some of them are well known, but… Read More
One of the most visited destinations around the world, Rome, Italy, is a tourist hub with its abundance of natural landscapes and beautiful churches, museums, squares and attractions.
Millio… Read More
Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor who has become a household name due to being the star of acclaimed show, Peaky Blinders. Born and raised in County Cork, his father Brendan worked for the Ir… Read More
Oldenburg was established in 1918 after the Grand Duke Frederick Augustus two was renounced following the German Revolution. It is currently located in lower Saxony and at the Rivers Hunte a… Read More
Roman civilization is one that is famed for its culture, so it is only natural that Italy has inspired so many artists over the course of its history. Filmmakers, especially, have been encha… Read More
A Historical City that Honors its Past While Building for the Future
Zaragoza, Spain, might not be the first, second, or even third Spanish city that comes to mind, but that doesn’t… Read More
The brain of a human being is perhaps the most important organ that we have. The evolution of the structure of the brain has led us to the point that we are at today. What researchers have b… Read More
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Have you ever wondered what makes Italy such a unique country? Here are a few fun facts about Italy you may not know. Starting from its nickname, Bel Paese, me… Read More
All roads lead to Rome! Do they? Well, they did. All secondary cities in the Roman Empire had roads connecting them to Rome. However, these cities did not have roads that connected them to e… Read More
The task of naming your Elf on the Shelf doesn’t need to be hard! Use this HUGE list of 160+ Elf on the Shelf names for boy elves to pick the perfect name. Welcome to our Elf on the Sh… Read More
This rustic 1830 house gives all the warm vibes, with its unique location at the foot of the Montmartre Hill in Paris’ 9th arrondissement. The Musée de la Vie Romantique or the… Read More
Overseeing the city of Athens, the once mighty citadel of Acropolis stands on a rocky hill in the Greek capital. The area is said to have been inhabited since the 6th millennium BC. The prem… Read More
People say, “when travelling to a new country, don’t leave any place behind. You don’t know if you could come again or not.” This thought rings so true for me. That&r… Read More
You can’t go to Italy and not visit the capital, Rome. With its impressive monuments and archaeological sites there are plenty of things to do when in Rome.
From its beautiful lands… Read More
A honeymoon in Italy can be the most romantic honeymoon. There are a lot of activities to enjoy during your stay in Italy from relaxing coastal resorts to enchanting metropolitan cities. You… Read More
If you don’t know what a conk hairstyle is, you can be excused because it is a term that has long been forgotten. The conk hairstyle was revolutionized by black men between the 1920s… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 5B Editing and Polishing Dialogue Tip Sheet by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction… Read More
History is the science that is concerned with studying the chronological record of events that affected a nation, as it is based on a critical examination of various sources of information a… Read More
The Roman Empire was one of the most influential civilisations in the world. The ideas and culture of ancient Rome influence so much of our lives today.
From ancient roman art, architectu… Read More
When you think of Ancient Egypt you automatically think about the magnificent pyramids and powerful pharaohs. But what else did the Ancient Egyptians get up to?
In this article we are go… Read More
Ancient Rome is regarded as the pinnacle of literature and art, influencing all aspects of life, including Roman names. Parents today are rediscovering names from the Roman era due… Read More
Pigeons are birds that belong to the Columbidae family. They are spread in most regions around the world, concentrated in South America, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Pigeons are conic… Read More
Every trip to northern Portugal would not be complete without a visit to the beautiful city of Braga, one of the most important Portuguese cities in the Cavado Valley in the Minho region in… Read More
We move on to The Letter to the church in Philadelphia. It’s unique within the seven letters in Revelation. It’s almost entirely filled with promises to the faithful in this ch… Read More
Kom Ombo Temple is located in Aswan. It was one of the impressive constructions of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which ruled Egypt for three centuries, from 305 to 30 BC. After that, it fell at the… Read More
A flag represents its country, and it often reflects not only the visual unity of a people but also the nation’s personality, and Croatia is no exception.
The Croatian flag consists… Read More
Humans are diverse creatures with different perspectives and beliefs, yet we’re all the same at the core. We all share the innate fear of death and are gutted by the idea that we may c… Read More