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Gaspé, Québec: The Prince of Miguasha

An archaeological find at Miguasha along the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec has provided paleontologists with a vital link in the history of mankind. It … 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 Temple Culture

Descendants of cave dwellers live in isolation on the Islands of Malta and develop prehistoric stone temples and complex megalithic structures older than the … Continue reading

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Islands of Malta: Prehistoric Discoveries

“The Caves of Darkness”, discovered by an amateur archaeologist reveal evidence of pigmy elephants and stoneage man supporting beliefs that the Maltese archipelago was … Continue reading

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Alberta: Fresh Air Adventures

Straddle that horse, climb that mountain and board that train for adventure of every kind in Alberta, Canada. In high cattle country we saddle … Continue reading

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Railway Adventures across Canada: Vikings and Gros Morne, Newfoundland and Labrador

Revelations on location at L’Anse Aux Meadows, a base for the early Vikings, plus the geological diversity of the World Heritage site of Gros … Continue reading

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