Tag Archives: France

France: Interpreting architecture in Lille and Arras

The legacy of Flemish Counts, Dukes of Burgundy and Spanish Kings are revealed in the architecture of the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France … Continue reading

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Castle-building in France: Vauban and the Sun King

In exploring the history of Nord-Pas de Calais in France we discover the story of Vauban the military engineer who built defensive fortifications for … Continue reading

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Nova Scotia – Tales and Trails

Rugged highlands, lobster traps and bagpipes. Tales and Trails reveals the history behind some of the major attractions in the Province of Nova Scotia … Continue reading

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Islands of Malta: Exploring the Archipelago

After Napoleon takes possession of the Maltese islands from the Knights, Nelson and his fleet move in and blockade the French garrison. Today the … Continue reading

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Islands of Malta: The City of Valletta

After the Great Siege, the Knights build Valletta, a new and impregnable city on the Rocky peninsula known as Mount Scebberas; a city that … Continue reading

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The Isle of Man – Ancient Origins

Is this the site of the castle of the Holy Grail? Peel Castle on the Isle of Man has been a monastic retreat, a … Continue reading

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Heather’s Ramblings

Have you ever promised yourself a vacation, but work kept getting in the way?   That’s been the story for years for Heather M, a … Continue reading

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England: Smugglers, Spies and Soldiers

Before the Norman conquest of 1066, Sandwich was one of five towns that provided the King with ships and men in exchange for special … Continue reading

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France: Wartime Memories, Vimy to Dunkirk

High overlooking Vimy Ridge in France, land has been dedicated to Canada and a huge war memorial built as a tribute to the gallantry … Continue reading

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