Napoleon Bonaparte, or Napoleon I as he was later known, was a prominent commander in the French military as well as a political leader. His role in the French Revolution first gained him recognition and he went on to lead…
South Georgia Island, in the South Atlantic Ocean, is a port of call on some cruises to Antarctica. The ships all stop at Grytviken, giving passengers the opportunity to explore the ruins of a historic whaling station and visit the…
Arlington National Cemetery is one of the most famous military cemeteries in the United States, attracting over 3 million visitors a year. People visit Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects to fallen war heroes, prominent veterans, national figures, ordinary soldiers,…
As the most prestigious military cemetery in the United States, Arlington National Cemetery is a treasure trove of history. Some of the nation’s most harrowing and heroic war stories are reflected in its grounds, but there are some interesting things…
The Paris Catacombs are an underground ossuary that is considered to be one of the world’s largest burial grounds. It is estimated that there are in excess of six million people buried below Paris in a network of tunnels. A…
When a city is as old as Charleston, you’re bound to find a fascinating collection of burial grounds serving as a record of the past. The cemeteries in Charleston do just that. They quietly keep the stories of former residents,…
Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina is a scenic, historic cemetery that dates back to the mid-19th century. With winding pathways, picturesque ponds, and elegant ironwork complementing sculpted monuments and aged headstones of prominent South Carolinians, Magnolia is a fine…
Paris has several different nicknames that have been given to it over the years. The fashion capital, the City of Love and the City of Light are all names that are synonymous with the French capital. However, there is another…
The Montmartre Cemetery in Paris, officially known as Cimitière du Nord, has been in existence since 1825. It is currently the third largest cemetery in Paris after Père Lachaise Cemetery and Montparnasse Cemetery respectively. Montmartre Cemetery was one of the…