the memorial hall marking the start of the Long March by the Central Red Army in Jiangxi Province, the venue of the 1935 Zunyi Meeting in Guizhou Province, and the Fragrant Hills memorial site in suburban Beijing, map out the contours of the CPC's 100...
The Place de laBastilleis a major symbol of the French Revolution and holds an important place in French history. The Bastille fortress used to be a prison for the king’s personal enemies who were often famous people such as Voltaire or Fouquet. The fortress was destroyed on July 14, 1789...
The arm's hand grips a curved sword, with blood dripping from it. The symbol, Wilson explains, once flew on a flag above the Goliad Fort in South Texas. In Texas' revolution against Mexico in the 1830s, Goliad's fort was taken by the Mexican government and became the site of a ...
Chartres Cathedral is a gothic masterpiece located on a hilltop about 50 miles southwest of Paris, which is the next stop on the landmarks tour. The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of the grace and beauty of Paris, and has spectacular views from the top. If you look to the north, you'll ...