Visit Wales and its 641 castles – a mixture of gothic, medieval, and Victorian styles

With its rolling hills and numerous royal conquests, there’s no place where history comes alive in such a lush setting as it does in Wales. Everywhere you look, the evidence of kings, queens, conflict and empire call to you. There are more than 600 castles – 641 to be precise – so even without trying …

Throne Clones – the British royal family compared to their ancestors

P.S. The last one is the best 🙂   …see several more at – The Royal Watcher

Martin Luther King's Legacy for Today

It is wonderful that an African American leader is honored on the Mall, near the Lincoln, Jefferson and Franklin Roosevelt memorials. But it means even more that a nonviolent leader, a man of peace, is represented alongside America’s greatest presidents. That will help young people understand that nonviolent leadership can make history and transform our …

Martin Luther King’s Legacy for Today

It is wonderful that an African American leader is honored on the Mall, near the Lincoln, Jefferson and Franklin Roosevelt memorials. But it means even more that a nonviolent leader, a man of peace, is represented alongside America’s greatest presidents. That will help young people understand that nonviolent leadership can make history and transform our …

The King Center: a digital memorial dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

If you want to spend some time today celebrating Dr. King than I highly recommend this website: The King Center was established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King. It is the official living memorial dedicated to advancing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our programs and partnerships educate the world about his life …

The face of courageous sacrifice and suffering, Jean d'Aire – sculpture by August Rodin

On August 1, 1347, the city of Calais in France had fallen. The siege had been long, over 8 months, and the citizens were proud of their massive castle which was over 1,000 yards wide, surrounded by two moats, and protected by the sea at its back. The terms of the surrender were the lives …

The face of courageous sacrifice and suffering, Jean d’Aire – sculpture by August Rodin

On August 1, 1347, the city of Calais in France had fallen. The siege had been long, over 8 months, and the citizens were proud of their massive castle which was over 1,000 yards wide, surrounded by two moats, and protected by the sea at its back. The terms of the surrender were the lives …

"Poor men wanna be rich, rich men wanna be kings. And a king ain’t satisfied till he rules everything." — Bruce Springsteen

[quote]”Poor men wanna be rich, rich men wanna be kings. And a king ain’t satisfied till he rules everything.” — Bruce Springsteen[/quote]

“Poor men wanna be rich, rich men wanna be kings. And a king ain’t satisfied till he rules everything.” — Bruce Springsteen

[quote]”Poor men wanna be rich, rich men wanna be kings. And a king ain’t satisfied till he rules everything.” — Bruce Springsteen[/quote]