The Brazilian Independence Day came about when Portugal took ownership of Brazil. After sending Prince Pedro (later to be known as Emperor Pedro of Brazil) in to rule over the company, Portugal soon lost their power, as Pedro became a fair and loved ruler, who saw the need for Brazil ...
Following the American War of Independence and the French Revolution, people worldwide wanted a slice of the autonomous action. Latin America, in particular, took arms, with many countries fighting for their rights to self rule; 200 years on Mexico, Chile and Argentina are now marking the bicentenaries of their independence. ...
One of the most important preserved medieval military castles in the world is the Krak des Chevaliers, a Crusader fortress in Syria and one of the most preserved medieval castles in the world. Located just 40 km west of the city of Hims, close to the border of Lebanon, the ...
Extending from Mexico and across northern Central America, the Maya were one of the most populous and dynamic civilisations on earth, a Mesoamerican society that created spectacular art and architecture and the only full developed written language in pre-Columbian America.
El Salvador
The Mayans left a legacy in El Salvador such as ...
It is fantastic to know that that Bales is still around after all these years, i used to work for Bales tours & travel from 1969-1972, it was my first job at 15, i started as a boy friday graduated as a messenger boy with company scooter [vespa 180] then ...
Guest Lecturer on Romance of the Nile, Richard Parker tells us of his recent adventure...
There are so many different Egypts to see. Because I am a specialist in ancient texts, mine is full of voices. On every visit with a group, the royal monuments impress and startle me with their ...
