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10 Downing Street - Profile of Welcome to the 10 Downing Street web site. The site is here to let you know about the history of Number 10; the current Prime Minister Tony Blair; the latest news on what's happening in Government; background information on Government policies; and it also lets you find out more about the UK.
Drive-In Theater - This web site is dedicated to all the people who enjoy attending Drive-In Theaters across America. Also to the Drive-In owners who still operate every year, bringing enjoyment to thousands. So let down the top on the old Chevy and take a cyber trip to the drive-in.
Grand Canyon Explorer - Take a virtual trip to the Grand Canyon. Take a guided tour to the North and South Rim, find out the history of the canyon, and find information that will help you to plan a real trip to see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Jackie Kennedy White House Tour - In February of 1962, CBS television aired a tour of the White House conducted by the nation's First Lady, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Nearly 80 million Americans watched as Mrs. Kennedy led the tour through the East Room, State Dining Room, Red Room, and other rooms that she spent months restoring and redecorating. Follow along as this site presents part of the televised tour, complete with the questions asked by CBS reporter Charles Collingwood and the answers given by the First Lady.
Lancaster Priory and Parish Church - Historic Lancaster Priory, UK, - Founded 1094 in a Church existing from 630 AD, with roots in Roman times. The Priory is on a hill, next to Lancaster Castle, in North West England, just south of the Lake District. It is a Church of England Parish Church in daily use. They welcome visitors whether on the Internet, or for real! See also the Royal School of Church Music Northern Cathedral Singers pages on the links page.
Land of the Pyramids - Go back in time and find out what life was really like in the land of the pyramids. This is the place where you can also find out about current excavations and archeological discoveries in Egypt today.
Majestic Taj Mahal, The - To people the world over, the Taj Mahal, mausoleum of the mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal, is synonymous with India. Its curving, gently swelling dome and the square base upon which its rests so lightly is a familiar image from hundreds of brochures and travel books. The Taj is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular buildings of the world. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among man's proudest creations and is invariably included in the list of the world's foremost wonders. As a tomb, it has no match upon earth, for mortal remains have never been housed in greater grandeur.
Maritime Heritage Program - View listings of over 200 historic ships located in the United States andfor public visitation. Find Ships, Lighthouses, and other Maritime Landmarks and resources within the National Park System.
Monuments and Memorials in Washington DC - Our nation's capital has many monuments and memorials to honor those that served their country. From here you can visit the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, The Marine Corps War Memorial, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Women in Military Service for America Memorial and others as well.
Mount Rushmore - This epic sculpture features the faces of four exalted American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. South Dakota's Black Hills provide the backdrop for Mount Rushmore, the world's greatest mountain carving. Come learn the history of this landmark, see photos of it's creation, view the photo album for some interesting close up views, and get information on planning your own trip to see "the four most famous guys in rock."
New York City Tourism - The official website for New York City tourism, this site has extensive information about the many attractions and landmarns of NY, NY-- including photo tours of the most popular areas like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State building, and you can also see the World Trade Towers as they were before the tragic events of Sept 11. Whether you are planning a trip to NY, or just want to take a virtual trip, this is a great site.
NOVA Online/Pyramids-The Inside Story - Have you ever dreamed of exploring the pyramids of Egypt? If so, enter here, wander through the chambers and passageways of the Great Pyramid, and learn about the pharaohs for whom these monumental tombs were built. You can also follow the 1997 field season of a team of archaeologists as they excavated the bakery that fed the pyramid builders.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Although most people know that a list exists of the Seven World Wonders, only few can name them. The list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was originally compiled around the second century BC. The first reference to the idea is found in History of Herodotus as long ago as the 5th century BC. Decades later, Greek historians wrote about the greatest monuments at the time. Callimachus of Cyrene (305BC-240BC), Chief Librarian of the Alexandria Mouseion, wrote "A Collection of Wonders around the World". All we know about the collection is its title, for it was destroyed with the Alexandria Library. Discover more here!
Virtual Visits to National Historic Landmarks - Many National Historic Landmarks areto the public, while others can only be appreciated from a distance, or from your computer screen. Here the National Parks Service has provided links to numerous National Historic Landmarks that have their own websites so you can travel virtually all across the United States to see many of it's National Landmarks.
Washington D.C. Sightseeing Map - This information map has hot links to information on some of the more famous sites around Washington D.C. View the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Capital, the Whitehouse, and all of the other historic areas of D.C.
World Landmarks - Take 360-degree virtual tours of notable landmarks in different regions of the world. Visit museums, architectural landmarks, natural wonders, stadiums, cityscapes, and other sites and get a first-hand view of popular attractions unique to each city, state/province, country and continent.
World's Lighthouses, The - The WWW Virtual Library page for Lighthouses, Lightships & Lifesaving Stations. Includes numerous links to other interesting lighthouse-related sites.
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