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The Taj Mahal: one of the new seven wonders of the world

is a magnificent white marble mausoleum located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. This strikingly beautiful monument was built by the Mughal emperor Shâh Jahân as a token of love in memory of his wife Arjumand Bânu Begam, also known as Mumtaz Mahal, 'the light of the palace'. This col ...

15
Dec
2008

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

ld Heritage Cities. The Croatian city of Split is unique in that it was built inside and around the Palace of Diocletian. This palace, constructed by Emperor Diocletian in Dalmatia (present-day Croatia) as a fortified imperial residence for his retirement after abdicating in 305, is one of the best- ...

20
June
2007

Money: New Year's Gifts in 5 Questions

g of the year, such as valuable objects or coins, while also sharing wishes for happiness and prosperity. Under the Empire, the people would wish the emperor a Happy New Year, and each would bring him a monetary gift. Note: The word "étrennes" is believed to originate from the name of the goddess ...

04
Jan
2010

Machu Picchu: the famous Inca citadel

omontory that joins the Machu picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains in the central Andes. The city was built in the 15th century, during the reign of Emperor Pachacutec. It is unclear what the function of this famous site was. Fortress, sacred city or simple agricultural city? The mystery remains. ...

30
Nov
2011

The Colosseum: an emblematic monument of Rome

deserving of its name (Colosseo in Italian). Yet, in the 1st century AD, this amphitheatre was called 'Flavian amphitheatre', after the dynasty of emperors who had it built. It was not until the Middle Ages that the building took its current name, in reference to a colossal statue of Nero located ...

08
Dec
2011

Cartier and the Arts of Islam: a dazzling exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

The following year, his brother Jacques Cartier made his first trip to India to attend the ceremony in which King George V and Queen Mary were proclaimed Emperor and Empress of India. From then on, we see that the designs used by the jewelry house become more geometric and abstract, due to the C ...

04
Feb
2022

Light Christmas dessert: 5 exotic fruits to serve for the holidays

ard red or pinkish skin, the white pulp is translucent, fragrant and very juicy. This small fruit native to Asia was the favorite fruit of China's Emperor Li Longji in the 7th century CE. But it was not until the end of the 17th century that it was introduced on other continents. It is a real ...

13
Dec
2022

The Viking Immersive City will open its doors in Rouen in 2024.

ich lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes, visitors will relive the great Viking invasions, the baptism of Rollo in Rouen in 911, and the signing of a peace treaty with Emperor Charles the Simple: historical events that paved the way for the creation of the Duchy of Normandy! They will learn that the V ...

30
Nov
2023

The Little Story of France: 5 Things to Know About W9's Short Program

improvisation. This includes Alban Ivanov as François d'Arc and Ophélia Kolb as his wife Ysabeau. David Salles, who plays Jean Plancher, the cousin by marriage of the Emperor, is also the artistic director of the series since its inception in 2015. The supporting roles are equally impressive with ...

01
Dec
2023