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Arras, Prettiest Town in Northern France Arras certainly justifies such a complimentary description and it makes for an excellent weekend break or even a longer holiday. vimy ridge • battle of arras • great war • world war • weekend break
Normandy Coast, Northern France From the charming port town of Honfleur in the East to magical Mont St-Michel in the West, the coast of Basse Normandy is ideal for a family holiday in France. normandy coast • by the sea normandy • northern france • honfleur • deauville
D-Day 1944 On the morning of June 6th an Allied armada arrived off the coast of Normandy and launched the largest amphibious assault in history. A <i>coup de grâce</i> had been delivered to the Third Reich. An Allied victory in Europe was now certain but that was not the case when the invasion was ordered. eisenhower • montgomery • wwii • war • invasion
Discover France's Scenic Variety For scenery alone, France is a prime location with such a divergent landscape that it's understandable how rural France has inspired generations of artists. france's rural landscape • france • french landscape • france scenery • villages france
French Events: Normandy Festivals Celebrate the Battle of Formigny in Calvados, spot Hollywood stars, and take in music concerts, fireworks displays and boat parades in Northern France. french events • normandy festivals • american film deauville • rouen armada • fêtes médiévales
Mont St-Michel Mont St-Michel in Normandy is the most popular visitor attraction in France. mont st michel france • mont saint michel • mont-st-michel • normandy france • beautiful places in northern france
The Origins of Halloween Halloween, with its roots in the Celtic Samhain (sah-win), has undergone various modifications and has been redefined into the modern holiday observed today. origins of halloween • history of halloween • celtic influence • roman influence • christianity and catholic church and halloween
Peter the Hermit and the ‘Peoples’ Crusade’ The preacher Peter the Hermit, and the 'Peoples' Crusades' peoples • crusade • peter • hermit • jews
Gardens of the Northern Renaissance
Renaissance gardens in France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands. france • england • germany • netherlands • renaissance
Great Battlefields of Europe Part 2 The hardest part about writing about European battlefields is deciding which ones to write about. They crisscross the continent in varying forms battle • hastings • solferino • somme • france
Dryburgh Abbey Dryburgh Abbey a Historic Scotland property was the premier house of the Premonstratensians in Scotland and one of a number of great abbeys in the Scottish Borders. "dryburgh abbey" • premonstratensian • "medieval monks" • tomb walter scott" • "border abbeys"
Guy de Maupassant A brief biography, life and works, of French author Guy de Maupassant, one of the world's best short-story writers. maupassant • guy • guy de maupassant • short story • maupassant life
Medieval Piracy and Privateering Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
SOE The beginning. Part Five. With the allies landing in Normandy on d-day, the Germans hope rests with the 15,000 strong "Das Reich" panzer division, whatever happens here will have a lasting effect on the outcome of the war. france • normandy • nazis • soe • oss
The History of Celebrating Halloween in America A brief history of Halloween celebrations in America halloween america • halloween american traditions • trick or treating • history of halloween america • halloween parties
The History of Halloween The origin of Halloween dates back 2,000 years. The holiday can trace its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, pronounced "sow-in" and means "summer's end." history of halloween • all saints day • all hallows eve • halloween costumes • halloween masks
The Last Dawn Take most teen posses in 2007 - wired for sound and vision be it iPod, Facebook, or My Space. Now imagine 1917, The Great War and The Western Front. vern thiessen • shot at dawn • the great war • canadian playwrights • history channel
The Thugs The Thugs strangled hundreds, thousands and perhaps even millions of Indians during their reign of terror. Many myths surround them - here are the main ones. cult of kali • thuggee cult in india • indian religious murder • pickaxe and trench • andaman islands prison camp
Venezuela's President Visits France Chavez visits Sarkozy in the last leg of yet another self-promoting tour. Carlos The Jackal to be swapped for rail tender. chavez • sarkozy • carlos the jackal • farc • terrorist
Cheap Transportation to Paris Beauvais Airport Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) can be reached by cheap shuttle bus from downtown (Porte Maillot) or train from Gare du Nord. Taxis and rental cars are also available. paris beauvais tillé aéroport bva • cheap flights to france • french low-cost airlines • airports in france • shuttle bus to porte maillot
Classic Authors: Robert Louis Stevenson A brief biography of Robert Louis Stevenson. robert louis stevenson • scotland • samoa • <i>kidnapped</i> • <i>treasure island</i>
Crème Fraiche d'Isigny AOC Delicious French cuisine ingredient that adds a beautiful rich flavor to a wide range of sweet and savory dishes. crème fraiche • isigny-sur-mer • isigny • normandy france • traditional dairy
Fast Transfers from Paris Gare du Nord Station Eurostar trains from London arrive in Paris at Gare du Nord while TGV trains depart from De L'Est of De Lyon stations to Southeastern France, Germany, and Switzerland. changing trains in paris • parisian train sations • transfers from gare du nord • high speed trains france • eurostar tgv ice
Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 1 Extend your wargaming vocabulary with this catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms. glossayr • wargames • war games • wargaming • war gaming
Guide to Lyon Lyon hosts three of the World Cup Rugby matches. It's a beautiful city - even better, it's noted for the best cooking in France and some of the nicest wine. lyon • france • travel • tour • visit
Honfleur, France The pretty coastal town of Honfleur, close to the ferry ports of Le Havre and Caen, is ideal for a short trip from the UK. honfleur • honfleur france • honfleur normandy • pont de normandie • long weekend france
Italy - Forgotten Front Remembered Diverse in scope the Italian Campaign of World War II lost its prestige once the Allies stormed into Normandy in June 1944, but played a large part in the final victory. world war ii • italian front • italy • southern european battlefront • gustov line
Military History of Luxembourg Obstensively neutral, the small grand duchy of Luxembourg was actually drawn into the Great War due to location. luxembourg military history • grand duke guillaume i • luxembourg militia • 1866 austro-prussian war luxembourg • luxembourg wwi
Morocco - Essaouira - World Heritage Site Morocco is a big country, it covers an area about the size of France. Essaouira is a peaceful coastal town with good surfing beaches and great souks. morocco essaouira • 18th century walled city world heritage site • arabic and french official languages • berber villages • traditional wood carving
PARTY! Most of Europe invited --- a little bit about the eclipse --- Hey, it's a free show! iran • england • cornwall • eclipse • budget travel
Paul Gauguin, Life and Works Biography of Paul Gauguin, leader of the symbolist movement in art, and exponent of wood engraving and woodcuts. Like Van Gogh, proponent of Post-Impressionism. paul gauguin • gauguin life and works • gauguin biography • post-impressionist gauguin • gauguin french painter engraver
Sebastian Faulks Bibliography Over the last fifteen years Sebastian Faulks has established himself as one of the most accomplished and successful authors in the UK. sebastian faulks biography • sebastian faulks bibliography • sebastian faulks engleby • sebastian faulks birdsong • sebastian faulks james bond devil may care
Spring Classics 2008 Review Suite101 looks back at the first four major races of the Spring Classic Season including Milan - San Remo and Paris - Roubaix. winners of one day classics • winner of paris-roubaix 2008 • winner of tour of flanders 2008 • winner of gent wevelgem 2008 • winner of milan- san remo 2008
The Belgian Army of 1914 Although the Belgian army was only a tenth the size of the German army, it still delayed the Germans for nearly a month. the schlieffen plan • german army belgium • belgium world war • belgian army • belgian civic guard
The Origins of Halloween The roots of Halloween run deep, all the way to the ancients Celts, and have been nurtured and altered by the Roman and Christian cultures. connection halloween pomona samhain celtic new yea • astronomy celts or gauls • all hallows all saints 1 november pagan elements • christian religious cultural assimilation harvest • wicca neopagan wheel of the year
A Vacation to Eclipse All Others - Cornwall's Solar Eclipse 1999 The Travelsleuth explores the land of the Solar Eclipse in Britain's Cornwall and Devon for information on lodging, dining, and sightseeing. britain travel • cornwall • westcountry travel • solar eclipse • bodmin
Arriving in Paris by Train or Air Visiting Paris for the first time? Before you discover the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur or Notre Dame you need to get from the airport or station. Here are a few tips..... arriving in paris • arriving at paris airports • arriving at paris railway stations • where to catch a train in paris • getting from cdg to paris
Bobos in Paradise Review of a David Brooks' book on the new upper classes. bobos in paradise • david brooks
D-Day 6th June 1944 - Part 2 Even from the outset, Hitler's influence and unmilitary orders had their adverse effect on the proper use of his men, and certainly contributed to the success of the Allies on all three beachheads.
Halloween Based on Ancient Beliefs Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year, The light-hearted observances of today have mystical origins dating back 2000 years. history of halloween • celtic festival • all saints day • trick or treat • anoka minnesota
Normandy Travel Facts & Trivia Northern France: Information on the Museum for the Peace, the Charles De Gaulle Memorial, D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, and Memorials at Pointe du Hoc & Omaha. normandy travel facts • bayeux tapestry • joan of arc rouen • william the conqueror caen • mont st michel trivia
Overview of England's King Henry V The second King of the Lancastrian dynasty, Henry V, ironically, was serving in Richard II's retinue when his father Henry Bolingbroke usurped the throne in 1399. king henry v of england • henry v agincourt • henry v one hundred years war • biography of henry v of england • outline of reign of henry v of england
Overview of the Norman Kings From 1066 England was ruled by the descendants of William the Conqueror for almost 100 years, allowing French influence to entrench itself upon the governance of England. the normans • norman kings • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • overview of norman rule of england
The Battle of Vimy Ridge In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years. battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
The First Crusade (1): Leaders and Knights Who led the First Crusade, and why did they go? first • crusade • leaders • knights • warriors
Formal Gardens A history of Europe's formal gardens. formal gardens • renaissance gardens • versailles • ancient rome
LOU HENRY HOOVER: UNSUNG HEROINE, PART I Lou Hoover lived a life of adventure, and led the way in several reform movements. She was a remarkable First Lady who received little credit for her good works. Learn more about this fascinating woman. lou hoover • lou henry hoover • herbert hoover • president • first lady
The '99 Solar Eclipse - A Cornish Experience Join The Travel Sleuth in North Cornwall, the legendary Camelot of King Arthur's Camelot, for the Great Solar Eclipse. Enjoy with him the scenic tranquility of Bodmin Moor, and visit the magnificent Georgian seat of the Molesworth-St.Aubyns. england • cornwall • devon • eclipse • plymouth |
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