Archive for February 16th, 2009

Monument Reopens

Monday, February 16th, 2009

The Monument is to re-open today following a £4.5 restoration project. From BBC News: The Monument, in the City of London, will welcome visitors from midday on Monday following a £4.5m face-lift. Restorers have cleaned and repaired its stonework and regilded its famous golden orb. The site was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert [...]

Wonders and Marvels on the Web

Monday, February 16th, 2009

I’ve recently found a website called Wonders and Marvels: a Community for Curious Minds who Love History, its Odd Stories and Good Reads. It lives up to the name with a wide selection of historicial articles, book reviews, and links to other resources. There is a strong emphasis on medical history and there is always [...]

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