In 2005, a research team led by Smithsonian Institution gem curator Jeffrey Post determined in their annual study that the world famous Hope Diamond was once known as the “French Blue”, part of King Louis XIV’s long-condemned crown jewels stolen during the French Revolution. Gallus Vetus was originally a 115-carat blue stone that was once […]
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Mar
Mar
A well-planned trip to London can be both exciting and memorable. As a child growing up in England, I remember my trips to London with my mother. Here is a list of the 10 best day trips in London, complete with descriptions, of the locations; and other very useful hints to help you navigate the […]
1. Buckingham Palace’s Changing of the Guards – From April to July, everyday at 11:30, the magnificent ceremony of the changing of the guards occurs, lasting for forty-five minutes. Although you must get there early for a good spot, it is well worth it. It feels like watching history, which is exactly what it is. […]
There is more to Montana than the Rockie Mountains, grizzly bears and wide open spaces. Here are some little known facts about Montana, which is also known as the ‘Big Sky State’ or ‘Treasure State’ due to the abundance of gold, silver, and other minerals found in Montana. Little known facts about Montana: Statehood Montana […]
London, the capital of England, has so much to offer for vacation. Whether you like heritage, royalty, architecture, musicals, clubbing, parks or just a good old shopping trip, London has it all. For musical lovers this month in London Guys and Dolls play Picadilly, Bryan Adams plays in the massive Wembley Arena or the Ideal […]
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Travel to London, England in the United Kingdom and you can walk the same streets as the kings, queens, princes, and princesses that you have studied in history class, read about in the newspapers, and seen on television. The old to ancient buildings are close together and you can feel in close proximity to significant […]
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Jun
There is much to see and do in historic London, England, but it is also a city filled with modern conveniences that is living thoroughly in modern times. Ancient castles, artworks from antiquity, and eye-catching modern structures make up the face of London. Many visitors enjoy London, which is English-speaking, as a city that caters […]