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Tomb of the Giants
The Giants' Tombs are an archaeological phenomenon present on the island of Sardinia in Italy. Over 320 of these tombs have been discovered and many are undergoing preservation. The tombs were built by the Nuraghic people who lived in Sardinia in 1500 B.C.. Each clan built their own Giant's tomb and archaeologists believe that all clan members, not just people of importance, were all[...]
Out of the Mountain of Despair, a Stone of Hope
Thousands of people spanning all ages and races honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during the formal dedication of the New Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Sunday October 16, 2011 in Washington.Aretha Franklin, poet Nikki Giovanni and President Barack Obama were among those who attended[...]
How The African Burial Ground National Monument Came To Be
Plans for a new Federal building in Lower Manhattan were halted when, in October 1991, the discovery of a slave burial ground was made.Initially, archaeologists who had been asked to survey the area predicted that there would be nothing of interest in the area, as the neighborhood surrounding 290[...]
The Paddle-Out Ceremony - A Floating Memorial Service
It all began with the Beachboys of Waikiki who entertained and taught tourists how to enjoy the waters off the coasts of Hawaii back in the early 1920s. Their surfing abilities soon became world renowned. Over the last 100 years surfing has evolved into a culture with roots in music, fashion,[...]
Starry Eyed - James Lick's Legacy
"A telescope superior to and more powerful than any telescope yet made; and also a suitable observatory connected therewith." - Removed from James Lick's deed of trust, 1874.On his deathbed, James Lick a woodworker turned millionaire had nothing but the best in mind for his legacy. His one wish was to have an observatory built in his name. He planned to have the observatory boast the[...]
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