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A Virtual Tour of the US Capitol - This page lets you tour the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. There are some virtual reality views of areas such as the Old Supreme Court Chamber, and you can press the space bar to locate "hot spots" you can click for more information. You'll learn the history of the building, too. On September 18, 1793, George Washington laid the first cornerstone for the Capitol. The dome is made of cast iron and was erected during the Civil War. The pictures of the construction of the building are fascinating.
Bill's Lighthouse Getaway - It's a foggy night, and a ship is lost amid the black waves, with shoals and rocks somewhere out ahead. Suddenly, the darkness is pierced by a friendly light in the distance. It's the lighthouse! Checking the navigational map, the ship's captain notes the location of the lighthouse on shore and is able to steer clear of danger. Part of American lore and legend, lighthouses all over America (and now, Ireland) can be visited via this home page. You'll find pictures and descriptions of lights from New England, through the Great Lakes, around the South Atlantic, and to the West Coast. There are also links to Lighthouse Societies and something about the history of the Fresnel lens, which produces the powerful light needed.
Confederation Bridge - Eight miles long, it's the longest continuous multispan marine bridge in the world. It links the Canadian mainland of New Brunswick Province to Prince Edward Island. Ferries have been the only other way to get vehicles to and from the island. This site will tell you all about the construction of the bridge, whichd on May 31, 1997. There was even a lottery to be one of the first to cross it!
Government of Montserrat and Montserrat Volcano Observatory - Currently, this Caribbean island is in crisis. Montserrat's volcano explosively erupted on September 17, 1996, depositing 600,000 tons of ash on the southern part of the island. Volcanic activity continues today. You can read about the volcanic history of the island, scientific studies of the volcano, and daily reports on volcanic activity at this site.
The Library of Congress - The U.S. Library of Congress is the world's largest single collection of library materials anywhere. It would be great if everything in the library were available to be viewed on the Internet, but that hasn't happened yet. However, the folks at the Library of Congress have made a large amount of information available here. From their home page on the World Wide Web, you can view beautiful graphic images of exhibits, such as original photographs from the U.S. Civil War, or you can see replicas of documents from Columbus' voyages to America.
The Tower of London - The Traitor's Gate. The Bloody Tower. The Ceremony of the Keys. The Crown Jewels. What an incredible history this building has. The Tower of London has been a treasury, a prison, and a government building for a thousand years. It is said that if the ravens that inhabit the Tower green ever leave, the Commonwealth of Great Britain will fall. You can take a tour of the Tower and its grounds right here. But don't scare the ravens!
Westminster Abbey - Place of Worship and House of Kings - This London landmark has been the site of every British coronation since 1066. Many kings and queens are entombed at the Abbey, notably Elizabeth I. You'll also find Chaucer's grave in the Poets' Corner, along with those of other famous English authors, including Lewis Carroll. The Abbey has been the scene of numerous royal ceremonies, including royal weddings and other occasions. The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at Westminster Abbey on September 6, 1997. Admire the inspiring Gothic architecture as you wander around with the other tourists at this site.
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