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Winter Solstice Rocks: A Henge, A Moment, A Mystery

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Stonehenge: The Winter Solstice Rocks - Interactive Timeline ๐Ÿ—ฟ Stonehenge: The Winter Solstice Rocks A Journey Through 5 Millennia of Sacred Stone 3100 BCE - 2600 BCE ๐Ÿ—️ The Great Construction In the windswept plains of Wiltshire, an extraordinary feat of human determination began. Prehistoric people embarked on a 500-year construction project that would become one of the world's most enigmatic monuments. Amazing Facts: • 4-ton stones dragged from Wales (300 miles away) • Built with only hands, rollers, and sledges • Construction span: 500 years • Monument age: Over 5 millennia ...

Salisbury Cathedral

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It is easy to be inspired by the tranquility  of The Peaceful Cloister This medieval cathedral city in the southern English county of Wiltshire is  8 miles south of the iconic prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge, Again, it is easy to get a real sense of history, walking down The Close, One of the four remaining original 1215  Magna Carta's is on display in the church Magna Carta - crib sheet for the  Declaration of Independence written here (and remains). Latin for "The Great Charter" it is one of the most important documents in history as it established the principle that everybody, including the King, was subject to the law and had the right to a fair trial. The Magna Carta is also considered one of the first steps towards establishing parliamentary democracy in England. So Quintessential British, thatched roofs, all we need  is some rain and a few sheep, and we are transported back to rural England

Half Moon Cay-Ride Captain Ride

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December 6 2013...3 years ago today People on horses look better than they are. People  on ships look worse than they are. I used to bet on them. Now I am riding them. The horses here are fun to swim with. I have had another splendid morning in this  Bahamian Cay and private island for Holland America. 

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The Viral Content Revolution The Viral Revolution When Your Phone Becomes Your Press Pass The Power of Viral Content Million Views Milestone Achieved! The Numbers Game 0 Blog Views 0 YouTube Views 0 Minutes to Fame The Academy award-winning short film of this year will probably be watched by a few thousand, while ...

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