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“The Royals” at Blenheim Palace TV Location Oxfordshire

A Television Sexy Soap Opera Coup There were two political coups on television Sunday Night (March 15, 2015). One was the culmination of a three episode story arc on Madame Secretary leading up to an attempted coup of the Iranian … Continue reading

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50th Anniversary Sound of Music Tour 2015

The hands down highlight of the 2015 Academy Awards Ceremony was the Lady Gaga tribute to “The Sound of Music” to celebrate fifty years since one of the most beloved movies was released, and subbing for Julie Andrews who can … Continue reading

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Normandy Landing Beaches Tour 2015

Guided WWII Landing Sites Tour June 10-13. Okay it’s 2015 and you missed the big 70 years anniversary bash, but Normandy is still there, and you can still catch a tour of most significant wartime events in France during the … Continue reading

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Travel to Europe with Kids Savings in 2015

Family travel on a budget? Go ahead take the kids to Europe. There are a few things which make this a great time to see the history, charm and fascination of Europe with the family. First of all the Euro … Continue reading

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Magna Carta – 2015 Anniversary at the British Library

“Law, Liberty, Legacy” 800 Years of Magna Carta at the British Library Is 2015 modern democracy’s birthday? Will there be fireworks on June 15? Democracy, the idea that the people of a society would have a say over those who … Continue reading

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Bill O’Reilly Kills Again! This Time its George Patton in “Killing Patton”

Bill O’Reilly has been very busy killing famous people. Killing Christ, Killing Lincoln. On September 23 he will kill again, releasing a latest book in which has become a sort of brand, exploring the mysteries surrounded the death of American’s … Continue reading

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Canstatter Beer Festival – Stuttgart

The Baden-Wurttemberg rival to Bavaria’s Oktoberfest, the Canstatter Wasen Beer Festival of Stuttgart at the Canstatter fairground runs from September 26 to October 12. The Stuttgart version of the Beer Garden Festival of beer tents and carnival rides will be … Continue reading

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European Destination Wedding

Brangelina got married in Europe Is the hot headline…! Brad Pitt and Anglelina Jolie after years of non-marital coupleness finally get married after their nine kids ask them to do it. The wedding takes place in a private ceremony at … Continue reading

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Strong Women – 500 Years of the Reformation at Rochlitz Castle

Running through October of 2014 at Rochlitz Castle in Saxony a special exhibit celebrates “Story of Strong Women; 500 Years of the Reformation” in advance of the multi-year run up toward the  500 Year Anniversary of Martin Luther and the … Continue reading

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Gloucester History Festival September 2014

I was recently introduced to the wonders of historic Gloucester in English south west on a trip in the springtime. Now, in the fall, the city on the Severn River at the edge of the stony Cotswolds celebrates its history … Continue reading

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