by Issak Aswani Constructed to remember the capture of Jerusalem over the Jewish Zealots, The Arch of Titus is 1 of 2 enduring arches and one of the greatest famous monuments in the Forum Romanum. It holds immense implication in Rome’s history and simply cannot be viewed from your Rome apartments, but rather needs to [...]
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The Origin of the Garden Gnome
On June - 4 - 2010Comments Off
by Tony P Poulter “Garden Gnomes For Sale” - I saw the sign as I was driving to work. I forgot about it but later in the day it popped into my mind, so I decided to find out where they originally came from. Interesting! Garden gnomes first came on the scene in Germany in the [...]
Chocolate – Food of the Gods – Legends
On May - 31 - 2010Comments Off
The Theobroma Cacao or ‘the food of the Gods’ is what we all know as the cocoa tree. It’s origin can be traced back to South America’s rain forests, specifically to Central America, although historians are still debating over certain facts with regard to this tree. It is suggested that the Mayans first grew the [...]
To Kiss the Blarney Stone
On March - 14 - 20101 COMMENT
It is said that there is famous rock at Blarney Castle, near Cork, Ireland that is known for its legends, humorous as they may seem. To kiss the Blarney Stone is to secure a fluent, flattering, but not over-sincere tongue. Its origin is attributed to the Phoenician colony that inhabited the island, and that the [...]
St. Patrick, Snakes, and Celebration
On March - 12 - 20101 COMMENT
St Patrick, patron of Ireland, is celebrated each year on March 17th. It is uncertain whether this day is the date of his birth or his death, and some have claimed it is both. The place of his birth is as much a mystery, though stories have abounded in legends.