On May 22nd, 2014, An Post issue two new stamps in honour of Bloom, one of Ireland’s largest outdoor gardening events. (read more)
published August 14th, 2014
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When Great Britain formally declared war on Germany on the 4th August 1914, it did so, not in isolation but on behalf of itself, its Colonies and Dominions. Although not required by their constitutions to provide ‘troops’ to Great Britain, it transpired that all of the Dominions did do so during this, ‘The War to End All Wars’. (read more)
published August 13th, 2014
Nutella, the world’s favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread, turns 50 this year. To celebrate this milestone, Ferrero, the company that makes Nutella, has asked fans to share their most memorable moments that involve the beloved hazelnut spread. (read more)
published August 13th, 2014
Although at an early stage in it’s settlement Ascension Island was designated “HMS Ascension Island” “A Stone Sloop of War in the Smaller Class”, it was an incredibly important airfield in both the Second World War and the Falklands War.
published August 12th, 2014
Born in 1870, Louis II, known as the Soldier Prince, volunteered for the French army in 1914. A staff captain in theFifth Army, he took part in the victory of the Marne. As a squadron leader, he distinguished himself at Craonne and the Chemin des Dames on 28th October 1916. In addition to the Croix de Guerre, his heroic conduct earned him promotion to Major General. Louis II left the French army on 27th June 1922 to succeed his father, Prince Albert I.
Source: Monaco Post
published August 12th, 2014
Hong Kong is an international metropolis of skyscrapers. On the outskirts of this bustling city, however, there lies a great expanse of countryside with opulent bio-diversity and a charming natural environment. Apart from providing habitats for our myriad wildlife, this verdant countryside is also rich in rare rock formations and world-class geological landscapes. Having exceptional geological environments and a wide variety of rocks, Hong Kong enjoys spectacular terrain with high conservation and appreciation value.
published August 11th, 2014
Horses in Australia are most closely connected to everyday life through competition and leisure. Outside of horseracing, key equestrian disciplines practised at local, state and national levels include dressage, showjumping and eventing, each (read more)
published August 11th, 2014
On the first Saturday of May, Lithuania Post will release 2 new postage stamps from the series Europe. This time the stamps of majority European countries will feature traditional national instruments. The Lithuanian stamps will be issued to commemorate wooden bells skrabalai, reed-pipe birbynė, goat-horn ožragis, and plucked string musical instrument kanklės. (read more)
published August 10th, 2014
Kapatagan was formerly a part of Kolambugan, it existed as municipal district from 1939 to 1948. Kapatagan later became a larger municipality July 5, 1949 by Virtue of Executive Order No. 273. The towns name was derived from the Visayan word patag meaning “plain” or valley. Kapatagan is a municipality in the province Lanao Del Norte in Region X Northern Mindanao which belongs to the Mindanao group of islands. The municipality Kapatagan is seated about 17 kms. (read more)
published August 9th, 2014
The 10-day visit to Australia by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began when the family arrived in Sydney with HRH Prince George of Cambridge on 16 April 2014. (read more)
published August 8th, 2014
In Algarve and Alentejo, there is much more to discover beyond the heat, sun and beach, there are monuments with interesting stories and traditions that continue in our days. Joint Issue Portugal – Marocco Castle of Silves «Popular Portuguese and Moroccan traditions have one very interesting r«thing in common, one that can never be emphasized enough: the “stone memory” of ancient buildings of unknown or unclear origins. […] […] The red castle in Silves, a city described by Muslim authors as one of Alandalus’ most prestigious cultural capitals, was built on the site of the fortification walls surrounding the magnificent Xarajib Palace […].» (read more)
published August 8th, 2014