When you hear of Oxford, England, you immediately think of Oxford University. Located on the Thames River, there is more to this historic city than this prestigious university! Oxenaforda Oxenaforda, or ‘Ford of the Oxen’, was settled around 900 AD… Read More
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Love Art? Visit the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
One of the oldest and best known art museums in the world, Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Gallery) was created in 1581 in Florence. As Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, it only seems fitting that such a prominent… Read More
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Bon Appetit! Sampling Traditional French Food with AESU
Paris, France is a city known for romance. You don’t get a nickname like the “City of Love” without being an incredibly romantic destination. Paris offers breathtaking views, stunning architecture, fine art, a rich history, and, of course, fine dining…. Read More
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Visit Tivoli, Italy, See Beautiful Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este
Situated on the Aniene river, Tivoli, Italy is a picturesque town north-east of Rome and a popular spot for tourists. Tivoli’s two most popular attractions are the Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana, also known as Hadrian’s Villa. They are both… Read More
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The British Invasion: The Decade that Transformed the American Music Scene
“When the Beatles came to America in 1964, the nation was gripped by a phenomenon unseen before,” wrote Rolling Stone reporter Parke Puterbaugh in his article “The British Invasion: From the Beatles to the Stones, The Sixties Belonged to Britain.”… Read More
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Saint-Raphael and the French Riviera
Saint-Raphael is a seaside resort in an area of southern France better known as the French Riviera. The French Riviera is not only a major yachting and cruising area, but it is a favorite of tourists (more than 14 million… Read More
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The Treaty of Versailles 96 Years Later: Celebrating the End of World War I
Exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the event that sparked World War I, the signing of the Treaty of Versailles put an end to fighting between Germany and the Allied Powers. Signed on 28 June 1919,… Read More
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Appreciating the Works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini…in Person
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) was a 17th century sculptor and architect who is credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture. What is the Baroque Style? The term Baroque is most likely derived from the Italian word barocco or the… Read More
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Celebrating Anne Frank’s Birthday: Remembering an Important Historical Figure
Anne Frank: you probably know the name. The youngest daughter of a Jewish couple living in Frankfurt, Germany during World War II, Anne Frank is best known for that diary of hers. And if you have ever read Anne Frank:… Read More