“How can we ever build Europe if young people do not see it as a collective project and a vision of their own future?”
When it comes to the possibilities of ‘learning from history’ there are doubtless many things we could aspire to learn.
Some of those would be more practically useful, in terms of contributing to the normal and decent functioning of well-meaning societies than others.
Like it or not. we owe a lot to the British. England's history is popular due to its profound global influence, which includes the Industrial Revolution that transformed societies worldwide, the establishment of the British Empire, the origin of the English language and common law system, and contributions to literature, science, and sport. Its rich history is visible in ancient sites like…
. . . and leave the driving to them North Americans will likely recognise that somewhat truncated jingle. For decades, if you didn't drive or had no rail stations nearby, Greyhound was your solution. If it doesn't ring a bell, here is the history. The history of Greyhound Lines is essentially the…
Boy. Time flies, doesn't it? You're relatively young, full of vim and vigor, ready to take on the brand new day and - poof: there goes your ankle. We're quite sure that everyone reading our website can identify. Well, as part of that, as we were looking for ideas for posts,…
Napoleon Bonaparte noted, upon first seeing the island as his place of exile, “I would have been better off if I had stayed in Egypt,”
It's the Royal Geographical Society. Ready, Freddie? Suffice to say that establishing yourself into The Royal Geographical Society & Travelsphere's partnership is something to crow about. Its activities are underpinned by a shared commitment to purposeful travel, inspiring insight in travelers and a dedication to work with and in support of those communities…
Watch "Sinn Sisamouth - Mou pei na (Cambodia, 1965) Like every country, history is filled with ups and downs, successes and failures. Cambodia is no different. Cambodia's history spans from Stone Age settlements to the powerful Khmer Empire, which built magnificent temples like Angkor Wat and influenced Southeast Asia. After gaining independence, Cambodia was destabilized…
From a local perspective: “For us, people of Lille, it is the truth that counts, not the frills and fripperies.” – A saying featured on the Hauts-de-France Tourism website
“Instead of politicians, let the monkeys govern the countries; at least they will steal only the bananas!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
Americans love concocting phrases. For example, how about The middle of nowhere: This is a classic, universally understood to mean a remote, isolated place that is far from any town or city. It implies that the place is desolate and lacks any notable features. When you hear "Tri" something, that means three. "Tri-state area…
Really? Mention Francis Bacon, and you sometimes have to clarify which one you mean: the twentieth-century painter, or the seventeenth-century philosopher? Despite how much time separated their lives, the two men aren’t without their connections. One may actually have been a descendant of the other, if you credit the artist’s father’s claim of relation…
. . . and it has a lot for you to see and do. Those in the historical know will have some background or history with Chile. A genuinely fascinating and unforgettable place, and one that sometimes hides shyly in the travel shadows. Given how travel is nowadays, with the hoards of "influencers"…
When we look back in history, most of us seek past knowledge, or perhaps ways of living. It could be protective measures to ensure that our families are safe and sound, so that we can continue the lineage. We could be seeking higher ground and simply a better way. Let's look at some…
Nor Squamish, for that matter: Have fun wherever you go! Let's visit Beamish. Beamish is located in County Durham, in the northeast of England. It is a small village situated about halfway between the larger cities of Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne. Beamish is a destination for fun because it is home to Beamish,…
Noooo. It's Butlins! We're all about fun. And we're all about history. Put them together and the fun never stops. There was a period in history where more and more families were seeing more and more money in their bank accounts. This also aligns with them having more children who…