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Where did the Boston Tea Party begin?
Yes, it did begin in Boston... The Old South Meeting House, located on the Freedom Trail, was where the citizens of Boston gathered for...

Chris
May 20, 20191 min read


What was the tallest building in the United States until 1828?
The Park Street Church was a beacon to sailors delivering their goods to Boston. The spire of the church, inspired by architect Christopher Wren, reached 217 feet into the air welcoming travelers to the city. The Park Street Church remained the tallest building in Boston until 1867 when the Church of the Covenant surpassed it by 19 feet. Today, the Park Street Church is still an active congregation. It can no longer be seen from Boston Harbor but it still keeps its strong pre

Chris
May 15, 20191 min read


Where can you find all the world's history in one place?
The Mona Lisa is just one of over 35,000 artifacts to see in the Louvre. You can easily spend a full day at the museum and still not have...

Chris
May 13, 20191 min read


John F Kennedy: War Hero, US Senator, and the 35th US President
The 35th President of the United States can now be found near the JFK Library in Boston. John F Kennedy was born in Brookline,...

Chris
May 6, 20191 min read


Julius Caesar and the rise of the Roman Empire
Julius Caesar rose to power after his victories in the Gallic Wars and Caesar's Civil War. He's one of the most famous politicians during...

Chris
May 2, 20191 min read


Visit the 50 United States Capitals
Starting today, all 50 state capitals have special Duckwyn Coins to collect. The coins can be found near each state’s capitol building or...

Chris
Apr 28, 20191 min read


The Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Papal Audience
If you're spending a few days in Rome then you should plan to spend one of those days at the Vatican. Vatican City is its own independent city-state. It prints its own stamps, mints its own euros, issues passports, and has its own anthem and flag. While visiting the Vatican be sure to check out St. Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museum. If you're in the area on a Wednesday, then consider attending the Papal Audience. This gives you an opportu

Chris
Apr 24, 20191 min read


William Shakespeare: Poet, Playwright, Actor
Visit William Shakespeare's birth home and the original location of the Globe theatre to collect the two latest additions to the growing...

Chris
Apr 22, 20191 min read


Park Güell: Unique architecture, panoramic views of Barcelona
Antoni GaudÃ's influence can be seen all over Barcelona but Park Güell may showcase his style and talents best. Gaudi's style and imagination for using organic shapes to create surreal spaces is highlighted throughout the park. ​Park Güell was originally part of an unsuccessful housing venture by Eusebi Güell in 1900. The intent was to build a community of luxury homes that took advantage of the beautiful views present from the rocky, hillside location. The project didn't g

Chris
Apr 18, 20191 min read


A sad day in Paris
I had the fortune to visit Notre Dame a few times. It's one of those places you never forget. The first time I visited, I remember taking...

Chris
Apr 14, 20191 min read
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