Articles related to "Commemorate"
A Tale of Two Countries
National symbols and holidays are just two ways in which nations celebrate their history. Read on and learn about the history behind some of the more famous American and French national symbols.
american revolution • fourth of july • french revolution • bastille day • gallic rooster
National symbols and holidays are just two ways in which nations celebrate their history. Read on and learn about the history behind some of the more famous American and French national symbols.
american revolution • fourth of july • french revolution • bastille day • gallic rooster
Enjoying Historic Atlanta
The southern city of Atlanta has seen some truly historic moments during its history and these well-known landmarks blend education and enjoyment for visitors.
atlanta • historic landmarks • underground atlanta • world of coca cola • gone with the wind
The southern city of Atlanta has seen some truly historic moments during its history and these well-known landmarks blend education and enjoyment for visitors.
atlanta • historic landmarks • underground atlanta • world of coca cola • gone with the wind
History of Halloween
A favorite American Holiday, Halloween, or All-Hallows' Eve, has its roots in Pagan Celtic traditions, Roman occupation, and the Catholic Church
history of halloween • origins of halloween celebration • american holidays history • all-hallows eve story • story behind halloween
A favorite American Holiday, Halloween, or All-Hallows' Eve, has its roots in Pagan Celtic traditions, Roman occupation, and the Catholic Church
history of halloween • origins of halloween celebration • american holidays history • all-hallows eve story • story behind halloween
Museums and Politics
Museums, sometimes by the mere fact of their existence, can prove to be politically charged and controversial. Should museums avoid, or embrace, this type of controversy?
museum • museums • politics • political • controversy
Museums, sometimes by the mere fact of their existence, can prove to be politically charged and controversial. Should museums avoid, or embrace, this type of controversy?
museum • museums • politics • political • controversy
Russian Culture Guide: Holidays
There are a wide range of holidays in the Russian Federation, official and unofficial. Here's a guide to public holidays and how they are traditionally celebrated.
russia • russian • culture • holidays • guide
There are a wide range of holidays in the Russian Federation, official and unofficial. Here's a guide to public holidays and how they are traditionally celebrated.
russia • russian • culture • holidays • guide
"The Days of the Dead"
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
days of the dead • mexican holidays • dios de los muertos • calaveras • skulls
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
days of the dead • mexican holidays • dios de los muertos • calaveras • skulls
Thutmose I <i>The Commoner Come King</i>
Thutmose I, Egypt, Ancient Egypt, Nile, History, Ancient History, 18th Dynasty
thutmose i • egypt • ancient egypt • nile • history
Thutmose I, Egypt, Ancient Egypt, Nile, History, Ancient History, 18th Dynasty
thutmose i • egypt • ancient egypt • nile • history
Black Armband History
Efforts to acknowledge the truth about the Aboriginal holocaust are always dismissed as "black armband history".
black armband history • assimilatory policy • aboriginal massacres • native massacres • indigenous genocide
Efforts to acknowledge the truth about the Aboriginal holocaust are always dismissed as "black armband history".
black armband history • assimilatory policy • aboriginal massacres • native massacres • indigenous genocide
Easter Oratorios
From the glorious Handel to the mysterious Pärt, the Easter season offers the excuse to explore music commemorating the passion and resurrection of Christ.
classical easter music • henrich schütz • g. f. handel • j. s. bach • f. j. haydn
From the glorious Handel to the mysterious Pärt, the Easter season offers the excuse to explore music commemorating the passion and resurrection of Christ.
classical easter music • henrich schütz • g. f. handel • j. s. bach • f. j. haydn
Good Friday
How readers can participate in Good Friday and the Catholic practices of Good Friday.
good friday • lent • crucifixion • jesus • easter
How readers can participate in Good Friday and the Catholic practices of Good Friday.
good friday • lent • crucifixion • jesus • easter
Martha Washington: First Lady
The remarkable life and times of the "first" First Lady of the United States.
martha washington • first lady • white house • george washington • robert e. lee
The remarkable life and times of the "first" First Lady of the United States.
martha washington • first lady • white house • george washington • robert e. lee
St Basil’s Cathedral
No Moscow visit is complete without seeing St Basil's Cathedral near Red Square. This multicolored, architect-gone-mad church is something travelers to Russia can't miss.
moscow st. basil cathedral • russia church tourist • church architecture • red square cathedral • pokrovsky sobor russia
No Moscow visit is complete without seeing St Basil's Cathedral near Red Square. This multicolored, architect-gone-mad church is something travelers to Russia can't miss.
moscow st. basil cathedral • russia church tourist • church architecture • red square cathedral • pokrovsky sobor russia
Vaccines a Great Medical Discovery
Vaccines have saved millions of peoples lives. A truly great discovery of this millennium.
smallpox • jenner • lady montagu • chinese medicine men • vaccine
Vaccines have saved millions of peoples lives. A truly great discovery of this millennium.
smallpox • jenner • lady montagu • chinese medicine men • vaccine
Edinburg Castle in Scotland
Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.
edinburg • scotland • castle • witches • witch burning
Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.
edinburg • scotland • castle • witches • witch burning
Exploring Horse Racing Beginnings
Horse racing had its beginnings in America with private owners racing their favorites along country roads. Organized races evolved fully in the 1830s.
horse racing beginnings • evolution of trotting • governor richard nicolls • union course • first trotting news
Horse racing had its beginnings in America with private owners racing their favorites along country roads. Organized races evolved fully in the 1830s.
horse racing beginnings • evolution of trotting • governor richard nicolls • union course • first trotting news
Full Clip: A Decade of GangStarr
A look at GangStarr's new tribute to a decade of work.
gangstarr • rap • hip-hop • new • decade
A look at GangStarr's new tribute to a decade of work.
gangstarr • rap • hip-hop • new • decade
History of Faberge Eggs
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
faberge • faberge eggs • russia • romanovs • easter
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
faberge • faberge eggs • russia • romanovs • easter
London Top Five River Attractions
A list of London's best visitor attractions includes Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the British Airways London Eye.
london's river thames • top five best visitor attractions • london bridges and river cruises • st paul's cathedral • the tower of london
A list of London's best visitor attractions includes Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the British Airways London Eye.
london's river thames • top five best visitor attractions • london bridges and river cruises • st paul's cathedral • the tower of london
North Georgia Travel Destinations
North Georgia has mountains, wineries and gold!
north georgia • helen • dahlonega • blairsville • brasstown bald
North Georgia has mountains, wineries and gold!
north georgia • helen • dahlonega • blairsville • brasstown bald
Szentendre's Folk Museum Recreates Life Long Ago
A short drive from Budapest, Hungary's leading ethnographic museum takes visitors back to the 18th and 19th Centuries, offering a kaleidoscope of visual experiences.
st. florians day • upper tisza region • central tisza region • great hungarian plain • southern transdanubia
A short drive from Budapest, Hungary's leading ethnographic museum takes visitors back to the 18th and 19th Centuries, offering a kaleidoscope of visual experiences.
st. florians day • upper tisza region • central tisza region • great hungarian plain • southern transdanubia
UN:20,000 Dead Annually from Mines
Despite the best efforts of various United Nations (UN) agencies, landmines continue to kill almost 20,000 people each year.
april 4 • landmines • united nations • mine awareness • un demining efforts
Despite the best efforts of various United Nations (UN) agencies, landmines continue to kill almost 20,000 people each year.
april 4 • landmines • united nations • mine awareness • un demining efforts
Washington Book Makes Money
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Exploring Eire's Dingle Peninsula
Ring forts, ogham stones, the remains of 13 medieval castles,Gallurus Oratory and other historic sites are among the must-sees on this historically rich promontory.
dingle peninsula • dingle town • ring forts • gallarus oratory • ogham stones
Ring forts, ogham stones, the remains of 13 medieval castles,Gallurus Oratory and other historic sites are among the must-sees on this historically rich promontory.
dingle peninsula • dingle town • ring forts • gallarus oratory • ogham stones
Kapiolani Park "The Archway to the Heavens"
Hawaii, attractions, history
diamond head • attractions • history
Hawaii, attractions, history
diamond head • attractions • history
Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menance
Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menance. Associated comic books, movie news and other information.
star wars episode i • phantom menance • dark horse comics • comic books
Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menance. Associated comic books, movie news and other information.
star wars episode i • phantom menance • dark horse comics • comic books
World War II
There wasn't a week that went by when I was growing up during which there wasn't a movie about World War II. This was back in the one channel universe, late seventies early eighties. Many American movies, but a large number of French movies too, even comedies based in WW II. Was this onslaught of World War II subject material necessary therapy for the collective consciousness of my country? Or was it something else?
france • world war ii • collaboration • resistance
There wasn't a week that went by when I was growing up during which there wasn't a movie about World War II. This was back in the one channel universe, late seventies early eighties. Many American movies, but a large number of French movies too, even comedies based in WW II. Was this onslaught of World War II subject material necessary therapy for the collective consciousness of my country? Or was it something else?
france • world war ii • collaboration • resistance
Christmas Celebrations in Spain
Holiday street markets, religious processions, nativity scenes, joyous traditional folk customs and music performances blend into a non-stop Spanish Christmas festival.
spain christmas celebrations • spanish customs traditions • must-see holiday travels • street markets • religious festival processions
Holiday street markets, religious processions, nativity scenes, joyous traditional folk customs and music performances blend into a non-stop Spanish Christmas festival.
spain christmas celebrations • spanish customs traditions • must-see holiday travels • street markets • religious festival processions
Holy Thursday Slovak Traditions
Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.
slovak • slovakia • folk customs • folk • customs
Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.
slovak • slovakia • folk customs • folk • customs
Visit Copenhagen's Little Mermaid
Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is one of the most visited but unfortunate tourist attractions in the world. Discover her turbulent history and where she is today.
the little mermaid • copenhagen • denmark • copenhagen churchill park • copenhagen travel
Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is one of the most visited but unfortunate tourist attractions in the world. Discover her turbulent history and where she is today.
the little mermaid • copenhagen • denmark • copenhagen churchill park • copenhagen travel
World Figure Skating Museum
Colorado Springs, Colorado has become a training ground for top figure skaters. Therefore, It's a natural home for this outstanding museum that chronicles the sport.
world figure skating museum • dorothy hamill • scott hamilton • andy warhol • norman rockwell
Colorado Springs, Colorado has become a training ground for top figure skaters. Therefore, It's a natural home for this outstanding museum that chronicles the sport.
world figure skating museum • dorothy hamill • scott hamilton • andy warhol • norman rockwell
18th Century American Furniture Styles
The furniture styles of the 18th Century were a reflection of the changing world at the time and were considered more as an art than a craft.
18th century society • 18th century culture • american furniture • antiques • collectibles
The furniture styles of the 18th Century were a reflection of the changing world at the time and were considered more as an art than a craft.
18th century society • 18th century culture • american furniture • antiques • collectibles
An Eclipse Festival!!
Stumped about what to do or where to go this Summer? Travel to the UK and visit a unique Eclipse Festival being held there. There really will be something for all!
eclipse • festival • uk • astronomy • druid
Stumped about what to do or where to go this Summer? Travel to the UK and visit a unique Eclipse Festival being held there. There really will be something for all!
eclipse • festival • uk • astronomy • druid
Blast Off at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has exhibits and rides that are out of this world!
u.s. space and rocket center • space camp • exhibits • rockets • moon rocks
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has exhibits and rides that are out of this world!
u.s. space and rocket center • space camp • exhibits • rockets • moon rocks
Effective Feminist Influence on Policy?
Esaay discussing Nina Burleigh's offer to the President.
nina burleigh • feminism • clinton
Esaay discussing Nina Burleigh's offer to the President.
nina burleigh • feminism • clinton
Jerusalem in the Islamic World
A look at the Holy City of Jerusalem and what it means to the Islamic world.
jerusalem • al-quds • al-aqsa • dome of the rock • palestine
A look at the Holy City of Jerusalem and what it means to the Islamic world.
jerusalem • al-quds • al-aqsa • dome of the rock • palestine
Malaysia’s Festa San Pedro
From 23 to 29 June, tourists on vacation flock to the Portuguese Settlement in Malacca (Melaka) town to commemorate the annual feast of the fishermen.
malaysia malacca • malaysia melaka • malacca vacation • malacca tourist • malacca town
From 23 to 29 June, tourists on vacation flock to the Portuguese Settlement in Malacca (Melaka) town to commemorate the annual feast of the fishermen.
malaysia malacca • malaysia melaka • malacca vacation • malacca tourist • malacca town
My Oahu "Top Ten Must-Do" List
Hawaii, things to do, Oahu
hawaii • oahu • travel • snorkle • diamond head
Hawaii, things to do, Oahu
hawaii • oahu • travel • snorkle • diamond head
Westminster Cathedral - London
The Cathedral of the Precious Blood has mosaics by Boris Anrep, sculptures by Giacomo Manzù, carvings by Eric Gill and marble decoration by its architect, J F Bentley.
westminster cathedral • cathedral of the precious blood • westminster cathedral's early history • inside westminster cathedral • st edward's bell tower
The Cathedral of the Precious Blood has mosaics by Boris Anrep, sculptures by Giacomo Manzù, carvings by Eric Gill and marble decoration by its architect, J F Bentley.
westminster cathedral • cathedral of the precious blood • westminster cathedral's early history • inside westminster cathedral • st edward's bell tower
Camping 99 Destination Series: Michigan's Magnificent Outdoors!
The beautiful state of Michigan overflows with outdoor recreational areas and facilities. The two peninsulas are surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, have thousands of inland lakes and streams and wilderness areas that support a wide variety of wildlife. Their State Park system is outstanding, offering visitors excellent camping and recreation facilities. What ever you enjoy doing in the outdoors, you will find it in Michigan.
camping • campground • camping in america • travel • michigan
The beautiful state of Michigan overflows with outdoor recreational areas and facilities. The two peninsulas are surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, have thousands of inland lakes and streams and wilderness areas that support a wide variety of wildlife. Their State Park system is outstanding, offering visitors excellent camping and recreation facilities. What ever you enjoy doing in the outdoors, you will find it in Michigan.
camping • campground • camping in america • travel • michigan
Catholic Fathers on the WWW
Web sites for and by Catholic fathers, a prayer, a story and poem.
father's day • dads • catholic • christian
Web sites for and by Catholic fathers, a prayer, a story and poem.
father's day • dads • catholic • christian
De Havilland's Beaver Bush Plane
Nicknamed "Workhorse of the North", the versatile and ruggedly functional DHC2-Beaver made history as an essential part of aircraft fleets in Canada and the world.
dhc2-beaver airplane • de havilland canada beaver bush plane • workhorse of the north • beaver the flying jeep • de havilland built beaver in 1947 to 1967
Nicknamed "Workhorse of the North", the versatile and ruggedly functional DHC2-Beaver made history as an essential part of aircraft fleets in Canada and the world.
dhc2-beaver airplane • de havilland canada beaver bush plane • workhorse of the north • beaver the flying jeep • de havilland built beaver in 1947 to 1967
GobbleGobble
Several sites devoted to Broadway's biggest flop musicals.
broadway musicals • flops • websites • web sites
Several sites devoted to Broadway's biggest flop musicals.
broadway musicals • flops • websites • web sites
International Workers'/Labor Day
"May Day," 1 May, is International Workers' Day, when many all over the world (with some notable exceptions) celebrate the successes of the labor movement.
may 1 day • labor labour international workers' • eight-hour workday labor movement • us federation organized trades labor unions • events of 1886
"May Day," 1 May, is International Workers' Day, when many all over the world (with some notable exceptions) celebrate the successes of the labor movement.
may 1 day • labor labour international workers' • eight-hour workday labor movement • us federation organized trades labor unions • events of 1886
Trees: The Gift of Love - II
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
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