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Locations of famous places in history |
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 | The Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror, following his successful invasion in 1066. His initial structure was added to over the years by the various monarchs until it stood majestic and nearly square with two lines of walls defending the White Tower. The Tower has been host to many famous events - most of them murderous. Perhaps the most infamous of these was the murder of the Pr... |  | 08/26/2005 | 547 | 
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 | Often called the case of the moving coffins, the Chase family crypt in Barbados was the location of an unusual haunting. During the years of 1812 to 1820, the six solid lead coffins were found thrown around the sealed solid rock crypt after people reported hearing strange sounds coming from the crypt. Each time the crypt was opened, the coffins put back to their original locations and sealed ag... |  | 08/26/2005 | 266 |
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 | The murder spree began either late on the night of April 27 or early in the morning of April 28, 1996 at the Seascape guesthouse outside Port Arthur, where Bryant murdered the elderly couple who owned the business. It is believed that Bryant had made several offers to purchase this guesthouse in the previous months (using funds from a large inheritance), and was angry at the refusals.
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 | This is a (small) Overlay of the ancient Maya town of Chichen Itza, with a great view of the Kukulcan Pyramid.
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 | The Citadel is an archeological sit in central Amman. | | 08/26/2005 | 419 |
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 | Amman's Roman Theatre is the most impressive legacy of the Roman Philadelphia and was built under Antonius Pius (138-161AD). | | 08/26/2005 | 488 |
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 | I updated the Journey of Marco Polo to Beijing. the first file I set online was wrong -I'm sorry. This time there are a lot of historical information about Marco Polo and his Journey In 50 Waypoints. I think you can learn from this (It's very much - took a long time...).
I hope you enjoy the Journey |  | 08/25/2005 | 633 |
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 | Jack the Ripper is the pseudonym given to an unidentified serial killer (or killers) active in the largely impoverished Whitechapel area of London in the second half of 1888. The name is taken from a letter to the Central News Agency by someone claiming to be the murderer, published at the time of the killings. Although many theories have been advanced, Jack the Ripper's identity may never be d... |  | 08/25/2005 | 1,152 |
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 | Two overlay maps (Boston Harbor, including Dorchester Heights and Castle Island; and Charlestown Neck, displaying the Battle of Bunker Hill) as well as placemarks denoting important sites in Revolutionary Boston and environs. |  | 08/24/2005 | 439 |
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WW II june 44 |  | 08/24/2005 | 260 |
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 | This "Castle" is a moorish Alcazab (fortress, built from 1057)on the hill Gibaralfo. | | 08/24/2005 | 244 |
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 | Here's Marco Polos (1254-1324) Journey to Beijing and the way back. I found a few cities he went through (these are named), the marks without a name (only numbers) are very close to his way. I wasn't able to locate some cities between Balkh and Kashgar (Talukan, Faisabad, Wakhan), and between Kashgar and Dunhuang (Jarkand, Khotan, Lop). If you find some more waypoints please add it/tell me. It'... | | 08/24/2005 | 280 |
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 | The Gatehouse of Stan Hywet, the Seiberling estate in Akron, Ohio, USA. May 11, 1935 - Henrietta Seiberling invited Dr. and Mrs. Smith to meet her visitor from New York. | | 08/24/2005 | 130 |
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 | Monument to soldiers of American Revolutionary war. Nice obelisk, stairs to top. | | 08/24/2005 | 295 |
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 | Named because American whalers camped here in the early 19th century and used Sydney Rock Oysters to make their Clam Chowder. | | 08/23/2005 | 159 |
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 | The Golden Mount is part of the Wat Saket temple located just outside the old royal city precincts, next to the Pom Mahakhan fort. The mount has a somewhat unusual history. It was started by King Rama III early in the 19th century, who wanted to build a large chedi on the site to mark the entrance to the city. However, the soft marshy ground could not support such a large structure and it colla... | | 08/23/2005 | 284 |
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 | A lot of forts were build along the Chao Praya River but most of them were destroyed or broken down during the centuries. This one is still standing and even the cannons are still in place.
In the middle of the 18th century the Phra Sumane Fort was one of 14 forts around Bangkok defending the city borders. Today only two forts remain and the hexagonal shaped Phra Sumane Fort is ... | | 08/23/2005 | 186 |
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 | Across the street from the Golden Mount, Wat Ratchanadda probably the most unique temple design in Bangkok. Rama III began construction of the ‘Loha Prasat’ in the 19th century but due to its complexity of design, it was completed only recently. Wat Ratchanadda comprises five towers of varying sizes topped by huge iron spikes. The temples many columns create a labyrinth that is great fun to exp... | | 08/23/2005 | 204 |
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 | The City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Muang):
This shrine is at the south east corner of Phramane Ground or Sanam Luang. While Thailand is a Buddhist country, aspects of Brahmanism which preceded Buddhism, can still be seen.
The Thais, believe that the City Pillar symbolized the establishment of a community. The City Pillar of Bangkok was first built on April 21, 1782. L... | | 08/23/2005 | 217 |
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 | Anantasamakhom Throne Hall was built in the reign of King Rama V using marble for construction in Italian Renaissance architectural style, and was completed in the reign of King Rama VI. The throne hall use for receiving foreign dignitaries and meetings of the Royal Advisory Council. The ceiling of the dome was highlighted by exquisite fresco paintings of important Royal functions during the re... | | 08/23/2005 | 295 |
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 | This amphitheatre is second in size only the Colosseum in Rome. | | 08/23/2005 | 304 |
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 | Baths in Rome, Built by the Emperor Caracalla. | | 08/23/2005 | 344 |
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 | Site of signing of Declaration of Independence and Constitutional Congress | | 08/23/2005 | 244 |
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 | Al Kuds in Palestine near Israel |  | 08/23/2005 | 665 |
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 | The Circus Maximus is an ancient arena and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy.
Certainly, the first games of the Ludi Romani (Roman Games) were staged on the location by Tarquinius Priscus, the first Etruscan ruler of Rome. Somewhat later, the Circus was the site of public games and festivals influenced by the Greeks in the 2nd century BC. Meeting the demands of the ... | | 08/23/2005 | 728 |
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