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English version Humboldt Avenue in Cumana is a major thoroughfare that also pays tribute to a German geographer who, together with Aime Bonpland, undertook an exhaustive exploration of the Orinoco River;

English version Walking along the Perimetral Avenue Coastal Path has become one of my favorite activities, not only because it helps me feel better, but also because the views are so pleasant. The beautiful

English version Today, our journey takes us to a public space in the city that has been renovated and now boasts a fresh, attractive look: Square Maria Rodriguez, formerly known as Fernández de Serpa.

Source/ Image edited with Canva/ Imagen editada con Canva In previous posts, I’ve mentioned my fondness for historical and period films and series; it’s fascinating to see the costumes, settings, performances,

National Cheese Day is a holiday celebrated annually on September 20th. It is a day to enjoy and appreciate chile con queso—a side dish or appetizer made with melted cheese and chili peppers—commonly served

I am posting some random bits of my genealogy research here with the goal of eventually creating a linked family tree on Hive. Subject: John Weeden (1694)

Before anyone asks, this is not about the Paul Hogan character, but it is about a Scottish city we had not visited before and it was part of our road trip. Dundee sites on the mouth of the River Tay. It

Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for El Dorado

New cider press in butchershop March 2009 It all started when I found this Jaffrey cider press at an estate sale for $50. It looked brand new, unused. Then we had to wait for a crop from the MacIntosh

English version Today’s tour takes us through three iconic squares in Cumana, all of which are located very close to one another, right in the heart of the city. The afternoon was a bit cloudy; thunder

English version The Church of Santa Ana is a Catholic church located on Gran Mariscal Avenue, near Caigüire, specifically next to the former Rector’s Office of the University of Oriente. Its façade has

Harvest from the Lunar Night

Gold remembers. Bitcoin inherits. Every so often a coin arrives on my desk — figuratively, alas, for the real ones now live behind bulletproof glass — that tells you more about money itself than any economics

the late Norwegian King Harald V was recently laid to rest in the Royal Mausoleum in the crypt of Akershus Fortress. this medieval fortress was built in 1299 by King Håkon V whose remains are in the fortress'

Historical ship on the move to the docks in Amsterdam Noord.

Hello @worldmappin community! Since 1980, UNESCO has recognized the city of Valletta as a World Heritage Site because it is full of history. St. John's Co-Cathedral was considered the jewel of Valletta

The Search for, "El Dorado."

Today in Space History - Horizon From The Coast 🚀 Stardate 1443.2252 (SEPTEMBER 19, 1988) From a coastal pad south of Tel Aviv a Shavit rocket rose on a September morning, carrying Ofeq-1 into a retrograde

English version This time, I made my way to Plaza Esequiel Zamora. I had never visited this place before, so I took advantage of the fact that I was running some errands in the area and stopped by to take

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day is observed annually on September 18. Also known as NHAAD, it aims to raise public awareness about the challenges that aging poses for HIV-related prevention,