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Histories of the Small and Overlooked [Countries]
History teachers, in their quest to teach about the nations and cultures of our past, often omit the hundreds of 'mini-nations' that have kept their flags flying in the face of anonymity.
Footnotes in History is dedicated to giving details on these often-bizarre countries, both past and present. Learn about the struggle of the Chinese Islamic Republic, the Free State of Christiana (a self-declared sovereignty of Danish hippies) and many other eccentric states. You won't find Atlantis or Wonderland here; these nations have all been, at one time or another, the real deal.
users.mcleodusa.net
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Find the Nearest ATM
Wander the midnight streets of New York City in search of a cash machine no longer. This amazingly practical site will help you find the nearest ATM in any foreign neighborhood in which you find yourself cashless.
Sponsored by Visa, the site asks for location information like address and zip code, and then directs you to the three closest automated teller machines, with a detailed map of how to get there. The site can also help if you've lost your Visa card or need travel money.
visa.com
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Sonoran Treasure
Spanning 5,000 miles and two countries, the Sonoran Desert is considered one of North America's last natural treasures. Filled with what locals and visitors described as 'an eternal silence,' the Sonoran is an immensely beautiful place that is finally being recognized as the international landmark that it is.
This web site was created as part of an ongoing effort to preserve the area and turn the extraordinary desert into 'a transnational park' to serve as a 'cultural benchmark to the rest of the world.' Visitors can read of the natural and cultural history of the desert, go on a live expedition and explore art and photography inspired by this wondrous land.
oneworldjourneys.com
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Panoramas
A panorama is more than an image; it is a view from afar that reveals the totality of its subject. In art and painting, panoramas are landscapes: whether objective drawings of the earth and the sea or abstract representations of cultures and dreams that give the viewer both a deeper and broader look that reveals the essence of the subject.
'Panoramas: The North American Landscape in Art' is a look at the history, beliefs, industries and inhabitants of Canada, the US and Mexico. Presented as a 'trilateral virtual exhibition celebrating the landscape of North America' and sponsored by the three countries, the site is an online tribute to the North American continent. The four major sections, The Evolving Landscape, The Personal Landscapes, The Social Landscape and The Mythic Landscape, are mini-galleries of literal and figurative images of landscapes. The Mythic Landscape is particularly memorable, though all of the galleries are worth a visit.
virtualmuseum.ca
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Lost and Found Sound
Often the sound we hear is drowned out by the overpowering eye and its potent gaze, but sound can be as beautiful as sight: a life-long soundtrack that inspires visual memory and emotion. Produced by National Public Radio (NPR), Lost and Found Sound is a web site worth listening to.
Lost and Found Sound discovers and provides the pre-recorded sounds that have meaning in people's lives, whether a recorded love letter from childhood or the toll of a doorbell ringing twice. These sounds and the personal stories that accompany them are nostalgic references to a person's past, the memorable moments of his or her life. Be sure to read (and listen to) 'The Loon Call' and to check out the 'Archives.' And perhaps you'll accept the invitation to submit your own sounds and memories as well.
npr.org
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The Boroughs of East Anglia
Most of what we learn in childhood about medieval times is fiction and folklore. Tales of Robin Hood, dragons, knights in 'shining armor' and mystical magicians fill our young minds with fantastic dreams, but they are far from the reality that was 15th century Britain. This site tells the real story of that legendary time, exploring the towns, politics and people of medieval England.
Visitors to 'Medieval English Towns' will be immediately immersed in precise and detailed history. Learn about the political characters who held office, the craft guilds, the social customs and mores, the geographical structure of East Anglia and its boroughs and much more. Plenty of great articles will keep history buffs smiling for hours, and a cool slide show will entertain those who like it simple.
trytel.com
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