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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial (part 4)

tombs | Nov 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
early christian necropolis p cs sopianae
Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae)
sandakan memorial
Sandakan Memorial
wat pho temple reclining buddha
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
ise jingu
Ise Jingu
menin gate
Menin Gate

Memorialization and remembrance is an important part of the social contract. When soldiers march off to die at war, they do so firm in the knowledge that future generations will remember and be thankful for their sacrifice. As you travel the world, you'll come across many public paces that have been set aside for this important civic task. Which of these great tombs and memorials do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the world's best military history site to visit (part 3)

attractions | May 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
d day beaches
The D-Day Beaches
battle waterloo battlefield
Battle of Waterloo Battlefield
gettysburg battlefield
The Gettysburg Battlefield
himeji castle
Himeji Castle
battlefield verdun
Battlefield of Verdun

Military monuments and ancient battlegrounds allow a visitor to step right into the narrative of military history. By attending the scene of a great battle, tourists are better able to understand the actual mechanics of a battle from the pages of the history books. Which of these famous military sites would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best military history site to visit in Europe (part 5)

european military history | Dec 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
menin gate
Menin Gate
ancient city derbent
Ancient City of Derbent
battlefield bannockburn
Battlefield of Bannockburn
merville battery museum
The Merville Battery and Museum
flanders hill 60
Flanders: Hill 60

The military history of Europe is long and storied. You can find the remnants of battles both recent and ancient scattered from one end of the continent to the other. These sites allow for a great place to spend an afternoon in quiet reflection of the sacrifice of those who went before us. Which of these great military historical sites in Europe would you most willingly travel to see?

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Vote for: What is the best lost city to visit (part 2)

lost city | Jul 5th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
oradour sur glane
Oradour-sur-glane
carthage
Carthage
tikal
Tikal
kuelap
Kuelap
angkor
Angkor

Lost cities are always great destinations for those with an inquiring mind. They are often abandoned and lost for reasons that push beyond our understanding of cause and effect. When wondering a lost city, one has a chance to reconnect with the fundamental patterns of structured human settlement. Which of these great lost cities would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial (part 5)

tombs | Nov 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
humayun s tomb
Humayun's Tomb
king jayavarman vii sculpture
King Jayavarman VII Sculpture
hypogeum
Hypogeum
ferdowsi mausoleum tus
Ferdowsi Mausoleum in Tus
gol gumbaz
Gol Gumbaz

Visiting the memorials of your ancestors at the great war monuments of the world is an important pilgrimage for any caring citizen to make. All around the world you'll find examples of this form of hybrid state/religious architecture, designed to inspire and amaze us with the bravery and decency of men of old. Which of these great memorial sites would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the world's best military history site to visit (part 4)

attractions | May 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
little bighorn battlefield
Little Bighorn Battlefield
hms mary rose
HMS Mary Rose
qalaat saladin
Qalaat Saladin
battlefields crete
Battlefields of Crete
babak castle
Babak Castle

Visiting historical military sites in person is a great way to better understand the harsh realities of ancient warfare. By standing where the great warriors of the past stood, we can hope to better understand their motivations and fears, and help make our own future more peaceful and understanding. Which of these great military historical sites would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best military history site to visit in Europe (part 6)

european military history | Dec 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
dunkirk
Dunkirk
battle salamanca fought
Where the Battle of Salamanca was fought
brandhoek cemetery
Brandhoek Cemetery
shot dawn execution site
Shot at Dawn Execution site
borodino panorama museum
Borodino Panorama Museum

Europe is full of historical military sites. If you tour the region, you'll find many different places where you can stop and contemplate the horrors of war. Memory is an important tribute we pay to those who gave their lives before us. Which of these wonderful monuments do you think best suited to the process of reconnecting with the lost souls of war?

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Vote for: What is the best roman site to visit?

rome | Jul 5th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
colosseum rome
The Colosseum of Rome
pantheon
The Pantheon
roman forum
Roman Forum
piazza navona
Piazza Navona
baths diocletian
Baths of Diocletian

Rome was a wonderful empire, with a history that lies resplendent across the ages. Its buildings remain, to this day, the archetypal icons of the western classical architectural canon. No education in the modalities of classical design can be gleaned without seeing first hand the relics of this ancient city state. Which of these great Roman sites would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: Which abandoned pyramid site is the most fun to visit?

pyramids | Apr 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
pyramids giza egypt
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
gebel barkal nubia
Gebel Barkal, Nubia
tomb cestius rome italy
Tomb of Cestius, Rome, Italy
ryugyong hotel pyongyang north korea
Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea
great pyramid cholula mexico
Great Pyramid at Cholula, Mexico

Pyramids are a fascinating man-made wonder that never fail to impress even the most seasoned adventure traveler. Which of these impressive, if abandoned, monuments to human ingenuity is the best site to visit for a fun trip?

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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial (part 6)

tombs | Nov 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
bodhi tree
The Bodhi Tree
complex koguryo tombs
Complex of Koguryo Tombs
holocaust memorial miami
Holocaust Memorial in Miami
somapura vihara ruins paharpur
Somapura Vihara ruins at Paharpur
sarkhej monuments
The Sarkhej Monuments

Visiting tombs and memorials may seem a little spooky, but it's a great way to learn about the history and culture of a place that you're touring. When visiting tombs and mosques remember to show proper respect to the local customs and traditions, and not offend anyone. Which of these sacred memorial sites would you most like to visit for yourself.

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