List: HISTORY... On The Move | Curated by Vickey Maverick.

Feb 6, 2025
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HISTORY... On The Move
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Teatime History
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Vickey Maverick.
Say Hello to Wojtek, The Soldier BearOfficially enlisted, and given the rank of private, he frequently assisted Allied troops during the Second World War.
Feb 6
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Feb 6
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Teatime History
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Vickey Maverick.
An Exploration of Plovdiv… Europe’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited CityBulgaria’s cultural capital and second-largest urban conurbation offers an elaborate showcase of diverse history.
Jan 22
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Jan 22
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An attempt to learn about the past at the source
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Teatime History
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Vickey Maverick.
The Hidden Revolution: It Started with a Covert Gathering in ‘The Court’The clandestine meeting held in 1572 is regarded as the first significant step towards a free and independent Dutch Republic.
Jan 7
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Jan 7
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Vickey Maverick.
Mill Island: Redefining a City’s Unwavering Relationship With WaterThe history of this former industrial facility coincides with the events that has shaped the story of the Polish city of Bydgoszcz.
Dec 19, 2024
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Dec 19, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
It Leans More than Pisa and Has Proximate Historical AntecedentsHowever, neither much is known about the leaning tower of St. Walfriduskerk in Bedum, Netherlands, nor many visit the place.
Dec 5, 2024
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Dec 5, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
History Set in StoneIf you can spot it among Modena’s many marvels, Preda Ringadora has quite a few interesting chapters to narrate
Nov 27, 2024
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Nov 27, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
Where the Second World War Began…… 85 years after the opening shots were exchanged, Westerplatte narrates stories of courage, destruction and suffering
Nov 20, 2024
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Nov 20, 2024
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Teatime History
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Vickey Maverick.
A Lovelorn Julia Brings Lovers Good FortuneThe life-sized sculpture in Munich has become a symbol of hope and positivity. It’s also has an interesting American connection
Nov 9, 2024
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Nov 9, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
My Visit to Malbork, the World’s Largest CastleA journey to the 21-hectare complex to understand history at its source
Oct 25, 2024
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Oct 25, 2024
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Teatime History
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Vickey Maverick.
12 Years a Train: The Incredible Story of a Short-Lived Engineering MarvelA narrow gauge electric railway service once connected the Italian rail network to San Marino between 1932 and 1944
Oct 20, 2024
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Oct 20, 2024
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The Lasting Legacy of an Architect and a Poet in a Quaint Slovenian CityA detour to Kranj helped me see the works of Jože Plečnik
Oct 3, 2024
Oct 3, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
Walking a Mile to Discover Roman Ruins in an Italian TownDuring an elaborate stroll in modern-day Rimini, I came across remnants dating back to the ancient Roman period
Sep 24, 2024
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Sep 24, 2024
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Teatime History
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Vickey Maverick.
A Trip to San Marino, the World’s Oldest Surviving RepublicAn effort to know more about the microstate’s diverse history
Sep 17, 2024
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Sep 17, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
The Monks’ Carp(e) diem Spirit Ensured Reinfeld a Lasting LegacyUnraveling the story of a handful of Cistercians whose enterprise and ingenuity has given a quaint German town its identity
Sep 5, 2024
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Sep 5, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
History… on The BrinkDe Brink, or a green square, forms the center of many towns in Drenthe province. What makes Assen different is its diverse past
Sep 1, 2024
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Sep 1, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
The Romeo and Juliet Saga Can Be Traced to La GiuliettaA real-life love story that may have inspired William Shakespeare
Aug 16, 2024
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Aug 16, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
Risiera: The Rice Mill That Became a Concentration CampThe memorial located in Trieste houses a museum and since 1965 listed as a National Monument in Italy
Aug 5, 2024
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Aug 5, 2024
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Vickey Maverick.
Kőszeg Held off the Mighty OttomansThis saga of valor deserves a cinematic adaptation
Jul 24, 2024
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Jul 24, 2024
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The Moai of HamburgAngelito is among the most important symbols of the historical ties between the port city and Chile
Jul 3, 2024
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Jul 3, 2024
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Sustaining History, the Frisian WayBikes have replaced skates, but the idea of preserving provincial heritage remains popular
Jun 21, 2024
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Jun 21, 2024
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