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Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino (Chilean Museum...

October 14, 2020

This collection of more than 3,000 pieces spans almost 100 different Latin American groups and 10,000 years of history. The artifacts, many of them donated by collector Sergio Larraín García-Moreno, are displayed in the beautifully restored, three-story Royal Customs House, which was constructed in 1807. In addition to everyday clothing and ceramics, some of the more unique pieces include ceramic whistling jars and a Chinchorro mummy from the Chilean northern coast dating to 1900 BC. Also throughout the museum,...

Mar Behnam Monastery in Iraq

October 14, 2020

During the 4th-century CE, King Senchareb of Nineveh commissioned the building of this monastery as an act of atonement for having killed his son, Behnam, and daughter Sarah for converting to Christianity. Behnam, was eventually sanctified, hence the title Mar, a title of sainthood in the Assyrian language. He and Sarah’s bodies were buried in a crypt at the monastery. The site quickly became a beacon for Christian pilgrims throughout the region. As a result, the monastery attracted several...

Chinhoyi Caves in Zimbabwe

October 14, 2020

Chinhoyi Caves National Park is a hidden gem not far from Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. Visitors to the park will find stunningly blue pools inside preserved limestone and dolomite caves. Inside the caves, the air becomes cool and damp and silence descends as one walks down to the water. Holes in the roof of the cave ushers in sunlight that illuminates the depths. One of the best parts of visiting the caves is that you’re likely to have them to...

Slepianskaya Waterway System in Minsk, Belarus

October 14, 2020

On the eastern side of the Belarusian capital city, the Slepianka or Slepnya River once flowed undisturbed on a meandering course through the countryside. With the arrival of urbanization, the city administration tamed this stream by rerouting its flow through a 13 mile (22 kilometers) concrete channel that runs through nine parks. The waterway is complete with 13 cascades that are each unique in their Brutalist design. Construction on the project began in 1981 and was completed in 1985....

Arch of Janus in Rome, Italy

October 14, 2020

The Arch of Janus is a tetrapylon triumphal arch, also known as a quadrifron. It’s the only remaining structure of its kind in Rome. It’s located at the edges of the Forum Boarium, a market area of ancient Rome. The arch was constructed during the 4th-century using materials from older buildings in the city. It’s known as the Arch of Janus but has nothing to do with the Roman god of gates. The arch was never given this name during antiquity....

The Spectacular Science of the Great Lakes’...

October 13, 2020

Look at Erik Rintamaki’s rock collection under the white light of a 60-watt bulb or with sunlight streaming in the window, and you might nod politely. A lifelong rock picker, the Michigander has gathered a smattering of shapes, sizes, and colors. The rocks with rounded edges—many of them small enough to fit in your palm—tell long stories of ancient, grinding ice, and the relentless movement of waves and sand. Many are unassuming shades of gray, white, or pink. Mottled...

The Tomb of Maid Marian in Little...

October 13, 2020

The Priory Church of Little Dunmow, St Mary the Virgin, is one of Essex’s oldest buildings. A short distance from the Flitch Way, a nature walk named after the Flitch Trial. St Mary’s church was originally the lady chapel of a 12th-century Augustinian Priory, but is now all that remains. Inside this former chapel lies an alabaster tomb, that depicts one of the most famous women in British history, Maid Marian. Fabled partner of Robin Hood, the legendary character...

Carrickfergus Witches’ Pillory in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

October 13, 2020

A pillory was a medieval-era device used for punishing lesser criminals via public humiliation. But the accused also often endured further physical harm, including whipping, branding using heated liquids, and even cutting off ears or fingers. The device itself consisted of two hinged wooden boards with holes for the head and hands, which would then be locked. Pillories were also placed usually on platforms to increase public visibility of the spectacle. The current pillory in Carrickfergus is a replica...

Behind the Walls of a Sports Bar,...

October 13, 2020

Picture the fresh, clean walls of a modern interior space. It’s hard to imagine they would hide anything special, but in the case of a former sports bar in St. Petersburg, Florida, some of them concealed a world of history, hidden for decades. When the walls came down during recent construction, they revealed century-old relics from a storied age: a telephone switchboard, a partial staircase, a double-sided fireplace, and an entire elevator with an elegant ceiling flecked with gold...

The Holestone in Doagh, Northern Ireland

October 13, 2020

The Holestone is one of the best-preserved Bronze Age standing stones in Ireland. Located atop a seemingly out-of-place rocky outcrop in a field about a mile from the village of Doagh, its ancient origins are unclear. Theories about its purpose run the spectrum, some believe its a burial place or a pagan altar—others think it was a meeting place for Celtic kings. The stone began to garner popularity in later years and was known as a “lovestone,” a place...

The Queen’s Letter in Sydney, Australia

October 13, 2020

Located at the famous Queen Victoria Building in the center of Sydney, visitors will find in a corner, behind glass, a letter written by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986. The letter was encased along the building’s facade following the reopening of the Queen Victoria following extensive renovations. It’s said that the letter includes a personal message to the people of Sydney. The only problem is visitors to the building won’t be able to actually read the letter. The letter...

All Saints’ Church, Brixworth in Brixworth, England

October 13, 2020

The first church constructed on this site was founded by monks from the Medehampstead Abbey in 680 CE during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. Around 750 CE, the original wooden building was demolished and replaced with the All Saints Church, built to serve the monastery. A century later, the abbey came under siege from marauding Vikings. The abbey was destroyed and the church was greatly damaged but withstood the onslaught. Around 970 CE repairs to the church...

Pandemic Quiet Means We Can Eavesdrop on...

October 12, 2020

The calm waters of Gippsland Lakes near Melbourne, Australia, are broken by a fin, then the quiet afternoon is pierced by a high-pitched whistle. A Burrunan dolphin has breached the surface before diving down and emitting the sound, which, ordinarily, would be received only by other aquatic animals. This time, however, the dolphin’s signal is picked up by a team of scientists, for whom the coronavirus pandemic has had a silver-dorsal lining. In the past, their recordings of dolphin...

Prayer Mountain Hanwa in Zaria, Nigeria

October 12, 2020

Nigeria is separated by the Christian South and Muslim North. The political structure of the north consists of seven influential Muslim Emirs and other religious leaders working in parallel with the government. Zaria, a large town in Kaduna state, is the seat of one of the seven Emirs. However, it also hosts a substantial migrant community from the south. This community is predominantly Christian, speak a different language, and face political and economic marginalization. Without the land and funds...

How Hotels Leverage AI Chatbots to Adapt...

October 12, 2020

Hospitality professionals must revisit their business model to create resilient long-term strategies to keep afloat in these challenging times. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an essential asset to reduce costs and keep delivering premium guest service. In this article, you will learn how hotels use AI Chatbots to adapt to COVID related market conditions. Hotels Face The post How Hotels Leverage AI Chatbots to Adapt to COVID-related Market Conditions appeared first on Revfine.com.

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