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Brant Point Light in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Brant Point Light in Nantucket, Massachusetts - By the mid-18th century, Nantucket's whaling industry was booming. While this was tremendous for trade and commerce, it also meant that the ships coming into the harbor needed guidance to navigate Brant ... Read More >

The Corwin Home of Salem, Massachusetts

The Corwin Home of Salem, Massachusetts - Jonathan Corwin was the heir to a Puritan fortune, one of New England's largest, when he purchased this home in 1675. He was a mere 24 years old. Little did he or his family know that just a short 17 years ... Read More >

Early History of Cambridge, Massachusetts

Early History of Cambridge, Massachusetts - The glacier that once covered what is now North America helped shape many of the places on this continent into what they look like today. One such place is Massachusetts Bay. As the glacier melted, the sea ... Read More >

Lake Garda, Italy

Lake Garda, Italy - Painted like a portrait on the canvas of the planet, Italy's Lake Garda is awe-inspiring to view. It isn't just the most beautiful, however, it is also the largest, covering an area of more than one hundred miles. Italy is divided ... Read More >

Florence Cathedral in Florence, Italy

Florence Cathedral in Florence, Italy - The Florence Cathedral, also known as Santa Maria del Fiore, was created by di Cambio. When it was completed during the 1400s, it was the third largest of the world's churches and Europe's largest church, ... Read More >

A Glimpse into the Life of an Ancient Roman: Pompeii

A Glimpse into the Life of an Ancient Roman: Pompeii - Excavations continue in the region home to Pompeii allowing a glimpse into the life of this ancient Roman city. When Pompeii was at its highest point, Rome was the controller of everything that ... Read More >