Tag: #history
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A Boat Cruise from Riomaggiore in dreamy Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre (meaning “Five Lands”) is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy. It lies in the west of La Spezia Province, and comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vernazza is one of I Borghi più…
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Roman artifacts in Pompeii Archaeological Park, Italy
Pompeii was an ancient city in the Roman era near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Today Pompeii is a mid-size city with the ancient town preserved as an archaeological park. Largely…
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Sue The T-Rex in Chicago
Sue is one of the largest, most extensive, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever found, at over 90 percent recovered by bulk. The fossil was discovered on August 12, 1990 by American explorer and fossil collector Sue Hendrickson, and was named after her. Sue is now a permanent feature at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. The finding of…
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Medieval Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Switzerland
Rashid and I had set our hearts on exploring the quaint corners and historic marvels of Europe, and our journey led us to the charming city of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Nestled in our cozy resort in Oberstaufen, we charted a course through Austria and Switzerland, with St. Gallen as one of our destinations on a…
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Naples & Pompeii: Echoes of Antiquity
Welcome to a journey through the historic landscapes of Naples and Pompeii, where ancient tales and archaeological wonders intertwine to tell stories of civilizations past. Our adventure to this historic region was more than just a voyage; it was a reawakening. Our first encounter with the grandeur of Naples and Pompeii was aboard one of…
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Vatican City, Rome – A Walking Tour
During our Mediterranean cruise post-pandemic, Rashid and I had the opportunity to explore Rome, and a highlight was our walking tour of the Vatican City. This visit was unique as it was right after the world started opening up again. The streets and tourist spots, usually bustling with people, were unusually quiet, adding a special…
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Pompeii – A Walking Tour
Pompeii is a city located near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. In Roman times, Pompeii was a prosperous resort town until it’s destruction due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Today, Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, with…
