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Why is Athens famous?

The ancient Athenians were renowned for being master artisans and craftsmen who fashioned various works of art in pottery, sculpture and jewelry-making. The Acropolis remains as one of the city's architectural marvels and the cultural hub of modern and ancient Athens. The leading philosophers who often debated in the famous Agora were Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. The modern practice of the Olympic Games and the concepts of democracy originated in Athens.

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What is the river in northeastern France that flows 480 miles to the English Channel?

The Seine River begins at Source-Seine in the Langres plateau, 18 miles northwest of Dijon in northeastern France. It flows through Paris, ending at the English Channel at Le Havre.\nThe Seine is navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Rouen, a city 75 miles from the sea. More than 60 percent of its length -- as far as Burgundy -- can be traversed by commercial riverboats. Nearly the entire length of the Seine is navigable for recreational boating, and numerous excursion boats offer sightseeing tours within the city of Paris.

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How do you access the Colorado fall color report?

The Forest Service lists foliage reports by forest on its website. Options for Colorado include Arapaho National Forest, Gunnison National Forest, Pike National Forest, Routt National Forest and White River National Forest. Choosing Colorado from the Select a Forest or State drop-down displays the Colorado Tourism Office site, providing articles on fall foliage drives and hikes.\nThe Smoky Mountain National Park compiles data from across the nation into a map of the United States with a slider bar showing fall foliage status across various dates. This resource is predictive rather than actual,..

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What are some typical itineraries for Quantum of the Seas?

Travelers interested in a shorter North Asia cruise that travels to one port can choose one of the "best of" cruises on Quantum of the Seas. Examples include Okinawa, Fukuoka and Incheon. These cruises typically last 4 to 5 days. Those interested in longer cruises can choose the 6-night cruise from Baoshan, to Japan, which includes the ports of Fukuoka, Nishi and Busan on its itinerary. The 8-night cruise to Japan includes the ports of Hiroshima, Tokyo and Kobe.While Baoshan is its home port, Royal Caribbean has several Quantum of the Seas itineraries that sail from other locations. For exampl..

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What are some facts about Mount Baker?

Mount Baker is located approximately 30 miles from Bellingham, Wash. Mount Baker is the second most glaciated volcano in the Cascades after Mount Rainier. The largest glacier on Mount Baker is the Coleman Glacier, with a surface area of 1,280 acres. The other main glaciers on the mountain have surface areas in excess of 600 acres. Mount Baker is regarded as one of the snowiest places worldwide, and it set the world record for snowfall at a staggering 1,140 inches in a single season in 1999.\nMount Baker was given the name Mount Carmel by a Spanish explorer in 1790. It was then renamed by Georg..

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How old is South Africa?

South Africa is located on the southern tip of Africa. The British took control of the area from the Dutch in 1806. After a series of wars, the Afrikaners and British formed a joint rule in 1910 as the Union of South Africa. Apartheid, a separation of people by race, was established in 1948 and South Africa was established as a country by a whites-only referendum in 1961. Apartheid ended in 1994.

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What are the names of the western countries?

Countries in the western hemisphere are divided into three continents: North America, Central America and South America. Countries that are located in North America include the U.S., Mexico and Canada, as well as other countries and territories, like Greenland and Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The Caribbean nations and territories are also considered part of the North American continent and include Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Clipperton Island and Cuba. Others included in this group are Curacao, Dominica, Do..

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What are some cheap cabins near the Eureka Springs?

The Tall Pines Inn has inexpensive cabins and cottages a short distance from the shops and restaurants of Eureka Springs, with special pricing packages available for multiple-night stays. Trout fishermen can choose the Spyder Creek Resort cabins that sit along the popular fishing waters of the White River.\nBeaver Mountain Log Cabins has several cabin options, and all of them include state-of-the-art entertainment systems as well as complimentary breakfast and beverages. Beaver Lake View Resort is a few miles away on Beaver Lake, and it has cheap cabins as well as newer luxury units.

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What is the difference between a canal and a river?

Both rives and canals have been important to human history in many respects. Systems of rivers, canals and inland waterways connect ocean transportation — and, by extension, overseas commerce and communication, — inland from coastal areas.Since antiquity, civilizations have concentrated along rivers, including the Tigris-Euphrates and Nile river systems. As a natural means of transportation, rivers have also provided a means for travelers, conquerors and colonialists to penetrate land. For example, the St. Lawrence, Mississippi, Missouri, Mohawk and Ohio river systems were the chief means ..

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What are some facts about Fort Jackson?

Fort Jackson has added new schools and training facilities since 1995, including the National Center for Credibility Assessment, the U.S. Army Soldier Support Institute and the Department of Defense Chaplain Center and School. The U.S. Army consolidated its drill sergeant training centers in 2007, with Fort Jackson housing the only drill sergeant school for the U.S. Army. In 2009, Command Sergeant Major Teresa King was installed as the first woman to head the school.\nOver 100 field training sites and ranges are located on Fort Jackson along with more than 1,000 buildings. Soldiers, family mem..

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