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Commanderies et Forteresses Templières - L'Ordre des Templiers. MONTSAUNES - COMMANDERIE TEMPLIERE - HAUTE GARONNE.avi. April 12 and 13th at the Chester Playhouse! - Friends Of Oak Island. The Stratford Monument: A Monumental Fraud. Archaeologists Announce that New Discoveries Solve Mystery of How the Great Pyramid Was Built. A new set of investigations in ancient Egypt have led to some startling discoveries – the translation of an ancient papyrus, the unearthing of an ingenious system of waterworks, and the discovery of a 4,500-year-old ceremonial boat – may be the final pieces to the millennia-old puzzle of how the Great Pyramid of Egypt was really built.

Archaeologists Announce that New Discoveries Solve Mystery of How the Great Pyramid Was Built

Archaeologists have reported their incredible new findings to Mail Online , which will be reported in full in tonight’s Channel 4 documentary ‘Egypt’s Great Pyramid: The New Evidence’ in the United Kingdom. Despite centuries of research into the pyramids of Giza, there has still been no definitive explanation as to how the ancient Egyptians cut, transported, and assembled millions of limestone and granite blocks, each weighing an average of 2.3 metric tons. The Great Pyramid of Giza. Credit: BigStockPhoto How Were the Stone Blocks Transported? New Evidence Reveals Blocks Arrived by Boat An Ancient Egyptian Boat. Kingdom of Navarre - Wikipedia. Medieval Basque kingdom that occupied the lands around the western Pyrenees The Kingdom of Navarre (; Basque: Nafarroako Erresuma, Spanish: Reino de Navarra, French: Royaume de Navarre, Latin: Regnum Navarrae), originally the Kingdom of Pamplona (Basque: Iruñeko Erresuma), was a Basque-based kingdom[8] that occupied lands on either side of the western Pyrenees, alongside the Atlantic Ocean between present-day Spain and France.

Kingdom of Navarre - Wikipedia

The Intriguing Carvings of Rosslyn Chapel. Rosslyn Chapel (officially known as the Collegiate Chapel of St.

The Intriguing Carvings of Rosslyn Chapel

Matthew) was a Roman Catholic chapel (it now belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church) in Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland. Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges Cathedral. Distant view of the Cathedral Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges) is a former Roman Catholic cathedral in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, Haute-Garonne, southwestern France.

Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges Cathedral

The Lost Symbol's Masonic Temple. Canonbury Tower: Tour guide reveals secret history of borough’s oldest building - Heritage. 07:00 03 March 2016 Sophie Inge Canonbury Tower in Islington. .

Canonbury Tower: Tour guide reveals secret history of borough’s oldest building - Heritage

Tour guide Mary Bond Archant Clerkenwell and Islington guide Mary Bond gives the Gazette a sneak preview of her tour of Canonbury Tower, which has only just been reopened to the public. Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges Cathedral. 5 Things You Might Not Know About the Washington Monument - History in the Headlines. In 1783, the Continental Congress voted to erect a statue of Washington, commander-in-chief of the American army during the Revolutionary War, in the nation’s yet-to-be constructed permanent capital city.

5 Things You Might Not Know About the Washington Monument - History in the Headlines

However, after Washington became president, he scrapped the plans for his memorial, as federal government funds were tight and he didn’t want to use public money for the project. After Washington died in 1799, Congress considered building him a pyramid-shaped mausoleum to be housed in the Capitol rotunda; however, the plan never came to fruition. In 1833, a small group of Washingtonians, unhappy that a proper memorial to the president had not yet been produced in America’s capital city, established the Washington National Monument Society to raise private funds for the project.

The group, headed by Chief Justice John Marshall, organized a design competition and eventually named as the winner architect Robert Mills (1781-1855), whose credits include the U.S. Researchers discover what was located on top of the Great Pyramid. (Before It's News) The investigations of renowned Spanish architect Miguel Pérez-Sánchez that lasted over ten years, allowed him to rebuild via computer models and with great accuracy, the pyramid of Cheops and determine that it was “crowned” by a sphere of 2 meters in diameter.

Researchers discover what was located on top of the Great Pyramid

Unexplained Mysteries, Oak Island and Nova Scotia. Remote Viewing Reveals Treasure of Oak Island! The Ark of the Covenant as rumored to be buried on Oak Island. Researchers discover what was located on top of the Great Pyramid. Secret clue on 400-year-old map may solve mystery of lost colony of Roanoke. A secret clue on a 400-year-old map might solve the long-standing mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke.

Secret clue on 400-year-old map may solve mystery of lost colony of Roanoke

Researchers from the First Colony Foundation say they have found evidence that this lost colony went "native". The group of 115 people were sent to the New World to set up a new city in 1587 by Queen Elizabeth. She wanted to expand the British Empire and sent 90 men, 17 women and 11 children to do this – and they became known as the Roanoke Colony. However, six years later their settlement was found to be deserted, with no trace of the colony or signs of a struggle or battle. However, this mystery may have finally been solved. Researchers believe this was an inland fort where the colony might have resettled after abandoning their original camp. The Royal Secret - A thrilling mystery novel of the occult.

Alnwick Castle

TOMAR, Portugal. The Home of the Knights Tomar is a charming and historically outstanding town on the banks of the Nabão River.

TOMAR, Portugal

It is dominated by a 12th-century Templar castle containing one of the country's most significant and impressive monuments, the Convent of Christ (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). The Ritz Hotel London. Best Rate Guarantee Are you looking for the best rate at The Ritz London?

The Ritz Hotel London

We guarantee you will get the best rate on The Ritz London website. When you book your reservation on www.theritzlondon.com you can be confident you have obtained the best rate for your visit. How Does It Work? Please note you will first need to make your reservation through our website before you can submit a claim. The Ritz London’s "Best Rate Guarantee" applies only to rates available to the general public. If you find a lower publicly available rate for The Ritz London, on a competing website within 2 hours of booking your hotel room for the same room type, dates, rate payment requirements (e.g. full prepayment requirement) and restrictions, simply read the information below on how to make a claim. Hampton Court Palace. The Tudors Discover the palaces. From archbishop's residence to banqueting houses In the 14th century a rather grand London residence was built for the men who were appointed to one of the two most important appointments in the Church.

Their house, named York Place, was conveniently situated near the King's principal residence at Westminster and was from early on, very well appointed. During the 15th century York Place was occupied by archbishops who were not only great churchmen but who also held high positions in the State. These high appointments brought great wealth, and York Place was gradually expanded into a substantial residence. In 1519, the Venetian ambassador described the Cardinal's residence, York Place, as 'a very fine palace, where one traverses eight rooms before reaching his audience chamber'. Cardinal Wolsey and Henry VIII The acquisition of York Place, renamed Whitehall, meant that the monarchy once more had an appropriate residence in Westminster. Henry’s pleasure buildings. Whitehall and Anne Boleyn. Is the metonymy “Whitehall” part of Anne Boleyn’s legacy? By Annis Castellina, Whitehall Palace Tour Guide Largely vanished now, Whitehall Palace, in the heart of London, was the largest and, in the age of Elizabeth 1st, the most dazzling Renaissance Court of Europe.

Some of its foundations and fireplaces, still remain under the road. From these, from contemporary plans, descriptions and paintings, archeologists and historians of the Royal Palaces can now reconstruct it. Queen Elizabeth 1st walked in its formal gardens in impressive dresses, danced La Volta here in the Presence Chamber or Great Chamber, watched plays at Twelfth Night, held elaborate court ceremonies in the Privy Garden, and received shields from her nobles at Whitehall. At Whitehall Palace, the Court and its support staff, lodged in over a thousand rooms, heated by fireplaces and blue ceramic stoves using sea-coal. Rákóczi Castle and Dynasty Transylvania. Rákoczi family coat of arms The Rákóczi (older spelling Rákóczy) were a Hungarian noble family in the Kingdom of Hungary between the 13th century and 18th century. Their name is also spelled Rakoci (in Slovakia), Rakoczi and Rakoczy in some foreign (English) sources.

- Sinister Sites - Article Archives. Trinity College, Oxford. Trinity College (full name: The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of Sir Thomas Pope [3]) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. The college was founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope, on land previously occupied by Durham College, home to Benedictine monks from Durham Cathedral.[4] Despite its large size, the college is relatively small in terms of student numbers at approximately 400.

As of July 2013, Trinity had a financial endowment of £104.2 million.[5] Trinity has produced three British prime ministers, placing it joint-second with Balliol College in terms of former students who have held the office.[6] History[edit] Durham College[edit] Savoy Palace now Savoy Hotel. Coordinates: The Savoy Palace, considered the grandest nobleman's townhouse of medieval London, was the residence of John of Gaunt until it was destroyed in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. It lay between the Strand and the River Thames – the present Savoy Theatre and Savoy Hotel were named in its memory. In the locality of the palace the administration of law was by a special jurisdiction apart from the rest of the county of Middlesex, known as the Liberty of the Savoy. Savoy Palace[edit] Oak Island.

Oak Island is a 57-hectare (140-acre) island in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. The tree-covered island is one of about 360 small islands in Mahone Bay and rises to a maximum of 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level. Located 200 meters (660 feet) from shore and connected to the mainland by a modern causeway, the island is privately owned. The Secrets of Oak Island. Investigative Files Joe Nickell Volume 24.2, March / April 2000. OLD HALL - HAMPSTEAD HEATH - 2015*** Stowe House. Home of the Duke of Buckingham. Globe Theatre History. Palace of Holyroodhouse - Edinburgh. ROTHSCHILD ISRAELI SUPREME COURT Rockefeller Dupont Knesset. Whitehall and Anne Boleyn. Hampton Court Palace Official Website - Tickets, Events & History. Historic Royal Palaces > Home > Discover the palaces > Building histories > Banqueting House > The Tudors.

The Globe Theatre

Richmond Palace. Richmond Palace was built on the site of the old royal residence of Sheen (named from the Old English word for a 'beauty spot') in Surrey along the banks of the Thames. The royal family had taken up residence at Sheen for Christmas of 1498, but a fire broke out on December 21 and destroyed the old building, along with many valuable royal possessions.

The king decided to build a new palace in Sheen's place. Most people think of Henry VII as a miser who pinched every penny of the royal treasury, but there were several examples to contradict this image, and Richmond Palace was certainly one. Tower of London. Architecture[edit] Layout[edit] The Temple Church in London: History, Architecture, Art. MONTSAUNES - COMMANDERIE TEMPLIERE - HAUTE GARONNE.avi. Montsaunès. Interior of Grays Inn. Richmond Palace of Queen Elizabeth 1st. The Temple at Gorhambury: Home of Francis Bacon. The history of Newmarket : and the annals of the turf: with memoirs and biographical notices of the habitués of Newmarket, and the notable turfites, from the earliest times to the end of the seventeenth century : Hore, John Philip.

White Hall Including York Place and York House

Cumnor (Hall) Place. Ely Place. Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey and Alnwick Castle.