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The Colosseum's Haunting History

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Vote for: What is the best haunted or unexplained site to visit in Europe (part 5)

ghosts | Aug 26th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
galleries justice nottinghamshire
Galleries of Justice, Nottinghamshire
strange happenings south bridge vaults
Strange happenings in the South Bridge Vaults
colosseum s haunting history
The Colosseum's haunting history
haunted catacombs rome
The haunted Catacombs of Rome
pere lachaise cemetery
Pere Lachaise Cemetery

Europe plays host to more known ghosts than any other continent. It is, perhaps, the continent's deep history that has allowed so many undead reminders of past ages to linger in its nooks and crannies. These sites all provide the experienced traveler with the chance to see the darker side of Europe. Which of these haunted sites would you most like to visit for yourself?

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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 best haunted or unexplained site to visit in Europe (part 10)

ghosts | Aug 26th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
maes y neuadd
Maes-y-Neuadd
pendle hill
Pendle Hill
llancaiach fawr manor
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
berry pomeroy castle
Berry Pomeroy Castle
culloden moor
Culloden Moor

Europe is a wonderful continent, with many great paranormal sites to recommend it for the adventuresome visitor. The countryside is dotted with many small sites each claiming its own supernatural inhabitant. Everywhere one travels in Europe, one comes across stories of spooks specters and ghosts. Which of these haunted locations would you most like to visit for yourself?

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Vote for: What is the world's best military history site to visit (part 5)

attractions | May 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
battle passchendaele
The Battle of Passchendaele
bayeux commonwealth war cemetery
Bayeux Commonwealth War Cemetery
beaumont hamel
Beaumont Hamel
fasil ghebbi
Fasil Ghebbi
checkpoint charlie
Checkpoint Charlie

Military history is often the most popular form of history. By visiting these historical military sites, the visitor gets a chance to experience the harsh brutal realities of war up-close and personal. Spending some time reflecting on all the good young men and women lost to the horrors of war can help us develop a more peaceful future together. Which of these military historical sites would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial (part 9)

tombs | Nov 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
royal hill ambohimanga
Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
skogskyrkog rden
Skogskyrkogården
meiji jingu
Meiji Jingu
australian war memorial
Australian War Memorial
thracian tomb kazanlak
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

Tombs and memorials are great locations to visit. They really let you connect with the culture and people that you're trying to tour. They reflect a little of that more sacred aspect of the indigenous culture, and show off the grand historical associations of the land. Which of these inspiring tombs and amazing monuments would you most like to see in person?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Vietnam (part 2)

vietnam | Jul 11th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mekong delta
Mekong Delta
sapa town
Sapa Town
islands ha long bay
Islands of Ha Long Bay
vietnam history museum
Vietnam History Museum
mui ne beach
Mui Ne Beach

Vietnam is no longer the site of serious jungle warfare. Rather, the country has developed, since the cease of American hostilities there, towards something of a western democratic ideal, with capitalist businesses flourishing and the local population healthy and well fed. Which of these idyllic locations in Vietnam would you most like to visit on your next trip there?

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Vote for: What is the best military history site to visit in Europe (part 10)

european military history | Dec 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
roman walls lugo
Roman Walls of Lugo
battlefield blenheim
Battlefield of Blenheim
fort st elmo
Fort St. Elmo
monts gur chateau
Montségur Chateau
tarascon castle
Tarascon Castle

Europe is great. It plays home to many different and interesting cultures. Unfortunately, sometimes these cultures come into conflict, and the result is widespread warfare, which inevitable leads to historic battlefields and military monuments. These seem scattered across the European continent. Which of these great European military history sites would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: Which is your favorite ancient neighborhood (part 1)

destinations | May 3rd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
olomouc czech republic
Olomouc, Czech Republic
paphos cyprus
Paphos, Cyprus
cadiz spain
Cadiz, Spain
along james river virginia
Along the James River, Virginia
schwyz switzerland
Schwyz, Switzerland

History is right around the corner when you travel to any one of these neighborhoods with modern inhabitants and roots that recede back into the millenia. .

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Vote for: What is the best cultural wonder to visit in the Caribbean?

caribbean vacations | Oct 19th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
comandancia de la plata
The Comandancia de La Plata
willemstad
Willemstad
national history park
National History Park
havana international jazz festival
Havana International Jazz Festival
museum revolution
Museum of the Revolution

The islands of the Caribbean provide the experienced traveler with many amazing opportunities to understand the local culture. These great cultural attractions from across the region are all wonderful destinations for a fun family vacation. Which of these great cultural wonders from around the Caribbean would you most like to visit with your family?

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Vote for: What is the best archeological site to visit in Israel?

attractions | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
megiddo
Megiddo
solomon s temple
Solomon's Temple
masada
Masada
caesarea herod s port restored
Caesarea - Herod's Port Restored
mt carmel caves
Mt. Carmel Caves

Israel is a land with a deep and varied history, and is the perfect place to go exploring through the ancient ruins of time. Many of the most memorable scenes from the bible take place in this fabled land, and history is everywhere underfoot. Which of these famous Israeli archeological sites would you be most thrilled to visit?

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