This street sign was found during a walk around the town of Qaqortoq. A local young lady walking by was asked about the sign and how it’s pronounced. While her speaking the word sounded completely alien, it sounded pleasant and she explained it is a local favorite song that means “I think of you everyContinue reading “Walking Past A Street Sign…”
Category Archives: A Bit Of History
Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church
The Church Of St. Luke, Liverpool, England This landmark church is commonly referred to as the bombed-out church. It was constructed between 1811 and 1832. Besides being intended as a parish church it was also to be used as a ceremonial venue by the city government as well as a concert hall. St. Luke’s wasContinue reading “Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church”
A Remarkable Museum Find In Dover
The Dover Museum in Dover, England is one of the oldest museums in Kent England. It was originally founded in 1836 and is now one of the county’s premier tourist attractions. Even better the admission is free. Much of its new popularity has come from the addition of the Dover Bronze Age Boat. In 1991Continue reading “A Remarkable Museum Find In Dover”
Dutch Windmills
An Empire Founded On Wind Throughout history most empires have been founded using the power of swords, cavalry and war ships but there are a few whose tools were trading, manufacturing and exploration. Four hundred years ago there was an emerging world power based on just that formula. This nation was known by a numberContinue reading “Dutch Windmills”
Exploring Volcanos
They are found everywhere on our planet and many can be extremely dangerous. Active, dormant or extinct they seem to draw people into visiting. Perhaps it is the ability to witness unfathomable power or its aftermath up close that draws people. Beyond that there are literally millions of people living under the threat of beingContinue reading “Exploring Volcanos”
Three Virginia Historic Destinations
Along the Southern Chesapeake Bay in Virginia are three of the most important sights in the history of the settlement and founding of the United States Of America. They include the sight of the first English settlement in the country, the town that was the first legislative government and the battlefield where America won itsContinue reading “Three Virginia Historic Destinations”
