Instrumental in the founding of the short-lived Vermont Republic, the town of Dorset dates all the way back to the late 17th century. It is also home to the oldest marble quarry in America. Some of the stone quarried here was even used in the construction of the New York Public Library...
It is home to the Temple of Kom Ombo, a fascinating 2nd Century temple that is unique in its double style – this means that the temple is duplicated for two sets of gods. The city of Kom Ombo itself sits on the temple’s ancient foundations, however, much of it is yet to be excav...
Between the 13th and 15th century there were many rocket ___ in England, France and Italy. They were used for military purposes. One Italian scientist even invented a rocket which could travel over the surface of water and hit a(an)___ ship. Not everybody wanted to use rockets in battl...
Puzzling remains, enigmatic stone monuments, and the general spookiness of this subterranean world have combined to inspire legends that mix with the known history. The Turks began the connecting passageways, and threeTurkish tombstonesdating from as early as the 14th century remain from their occupat...
Plus, this Dutch Caribbean locale boasts a lively capital filled with pastel-colored architecture and culturally significant sights, such as a sand-floored synagogue from the 18th century. Read More Best HotelsFlightsThings To Do View 50 Photos Belongs on List? Yes No Jamaica #15 in Best ...
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Yu Garden, located in the heart of Shanghai near the Bund, is a classical Chinese garden that dates back to the Ming Dynasty (16th century). It is renowned for its traditional architecture, intricate design, and serene atmosphere amidst the bustling city. The garden features beautiful pavilions...
As you can see, the people of Rome were obsessed with and defined by their Roman lineage in the 17th century. Who wouldn’t be? The sculpture is an incredible sign of Bernini’s future talent. From the engineering feat of carrying so much weight with such little support t...
I Pini di Roma:The Gallery is a large art collection housed in the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. The collection of paintings, furniture and statuary has been assembled since the 16th century MLe B:Gorgeous gallery full of many beautiful paintings and rooms to explore. Audio tours come with purchase ...
A lack of defensive power in the 17th Century saw the arrival of Caribbean pirates, using natural waterways from the sea to aid their plundering.Today it’s a quiet, relaxing place of 12,000 souls, well-preserved fishermen’s houses – and lots of boats. If you come to Bacalar and don...