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Category Archives: World Cultures
Transalpine Gaul
Transalpine Gaul, meaning literally “Gaul on the other side of the Alps” or “Gaul across the Alps”, is approximately modern Belgium, France, and Switzerland, in what would become the Roman provinces of Gallia Narbonensis, Gallia Celtica (later Lugdunensis and Aquitania) … Continue reading
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF TROUSERS
Trousers have been worn in the Western world since ancient times. They are now the most common form of lower-body clothing for men. Practical and comfortable, there’s no wonder that they’ve been adopted by both sexes as part of their … Continue reading
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The more popular cheeses
The more popular cheeses shown / La plus populaire des fromages Cheeses from France traditionally, there are from 350 to 450 distinct types of French cheese de France fromages montré traditionnellement, il y a de 350 à 450 types de … Continue reading
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KINGS DAUGHTRS (Part 1)
KINGS DAUGHTRS (Part 1) My Great grandmother many generations back in time Margarite Samson 1649-1721- Married 1672 age 23 Sorel New France (Quebec) to the 28 year old Soldier Jean Beaugrand dit Champagne my great grandfather 1641-1699 died at the … Continue reading
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The Italian Flag
The Italian Flag The tricolor was an inspiration taken from France, which at the time had control over the areas occupied by Napoleon’s army in northern Italy. The first version of the flag was created in 1797 by the Cispadane … Continue reading
Posted in Country, Flag, History, Italian, Italy, Northern, World Cultures
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Italy
The Beginning of a Culture that Influenced the World in Art, Music, and Literature. Italy is considered the birthplace of Western civilization and a cultural superpower. Italy has the famous elements of Italian culture are its art, music, style, and … Continue reading
The Fairbanks House
The Fairbanks House Date: c. 1637–1641 Location: Dedham, Massachusetts Original Purpose: Residential home Still in use: Yes is the oldest surviving timber-frame house in the U.S., which was built by Puritan settler Jonathan Fairbanks sometime between 1637–1641. Jonathan built the … Continue reading
Posted in generations, History, house, preserve, Puritan settler, Residential, United States, World Cultures
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Acoma Pueblo
Acoma Pueblo Date: c. 1000 AD – 1200 AD Location: Cibola County (west of Albuquerque), New Mexico Original Purpose: Residential Still in use: Yes Accoma Pueblo is a Native American pueblo approximately 60 miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, in … Continue reading
Ancient Walls Still Standing Today
Ancient Walls Still Standing Today Ancient structures give us a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who came before us. This includes something as simple as a wall. Civilizations built walls to keep invaders at bay or to designate … Continue reading
Posted in ancient, built, Civilization, famous, Forts, heritage, History, Kingdom, Roman, structures, territorial, walls, World Cultures
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Great Zimbabwe Walls, Zimbabwe and Mozambique
Great Zimbabwe Walls, Zimbabwe and Mozambique Great Zimbabwe was a thriving center of trade in sub-Saharan Africa from the 11th century through the 15th century. The walled complex sprawled across more than 1,800 acres, making it the largest ancient stone … Continue reading
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