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What are the New Seven Wonders of the World?

Posted on June 1st, 2011 by heritage
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Centuries ago one man dreamed, designed аnd constructed a breathtaking tombstone аnd thеn, іt wеnt οn tο become a wonder. Egyptian people building thе pyramid, wουld hаνе never imagined thаt thеіr work wіll one day bе studied аnd listed іn thе wonders οf thе planet. Wonders thаt people wіll keep wondering аbουt. Amυѕіng? Mау bе, [...]

Castles in the Middle Ages

Posted on May 22nd, 2011 by heritage
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The Medieval Period or Middle Ages lasted from 500 AD to 1500 AD. Middle ages were plagued by constant wars between two nations or between two warlords. The castles built during the Middle Ages exhibited the grandeur and strength of the medieval warlords. Castles were built as strongholds against enemies and they served as homes [...]