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60History of Ireland: First Peoples of Ireland
The earliest known site of human habitation in Ireland is at Mountsandel, near Coleraine in Northern Ireland. The site was discovered in the 1970s when archaeologist xxx found evidence of dwellings and hunting activity which date back around 10,000...
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70TREASURED LANDSCAPE INTIATIVE 2010 WAS JUST THE BEGINNING!!
This Hub discusses the growing issue in the northwestern region about the Treasured Landscape Initiative. It summarizes the discussion paper and the first meeting that was held concerning the BLM's actions and discussions. This was just the beginning, there have been more meetings and they are still working at getting it started. Stop the government from taking the land that many families have worked to gain. Stop taking food out of America's mouth and land from the caregivers of the prairie.
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82Walnut Canyon National Monument, Flagstaff, Arizona
Walnut Canyon was inhabited over 800 years ago by the Sinagua (Spanish for "without water") people. The cliffs of this 20 mile long, 400 foot deep canyon that is 1/4 of a mile wide was their home for over 100 years. During your visit you can explore these ancient pueblos as well as enjoy the breathtaking scenery and varied plantlife.
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76A Corner Of A Forgotten Field
On the 8th September 1916, my great-uncle died from wounds suffered during the Battle of the Somme. Second Lieutenant Henry Byron, 1st/5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, was twenty-two. His brother – my grandfather –enlisted at the age of...
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78Things to See and Do in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. The city is filled with history and has well over 100 different museums and historical monuments to walk through and visit. For most people it is probably a daunting task to decide on what to see...
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68Agra- the city of the Taj Mahal
It is hard to imagine that a person can think of creating something extraordinary in some four hundred years ago that even the people of our time are amazed by its beauty. The wonder that is Taj stands tall by the river banks of Yamuna in Agra - A...
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67Go Visit the Cabrillo National Monument and the Point Loma Lighthouse
One of the most favorite destinations in San Diego is the tip of Point Loma. There, you will find the Cabrillo National Monument and the Point Loma Lighthouse. The scenery is breathtaking. The history behind these two landmarks is quite interesting....
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75South Dakatoa to Chicago, IL
Yellowstone National Park, Gardiner, Montana Gardiner, Mt 59030, USA Mt. Rushmore National Monument Mt Rushmore National Memorial, Black Hills National Forest, 13000 State Highway 244, Keystone, SD 57 Chicago, IL Chicago, IL, USA Day 3 South...
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79Ford's Theater--Maybe The Most Important Attraction To Visit In Washington, D.C.
Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. is one of the most important places to visit. It is one of the few attractions, where history actually took place, for it was there that Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States was fatally shot. History was undoubtedly changed by his untimely death.
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78Taps, Our National Bugle Call
Taps, America's national bugle call, turns 150 in 2012. The 24 mournful notes signals the close of a military funeral or wreath-laying ceremony.
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