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Saturday, August 22, 2020
Most talked about hotels
Villa d'Este - Cernobbio,
Italy
Located
on Lake Como, Villa d’Este offers travelers 5-star accommodations in the heart
of Northern Italy. A former royal residence, Villa d’Este is surrounded by 25
acres of luscious gardens and a picturesque view of the lake.
A trip to the last century
1959: Fidel Castro
In
1959, communist revolutionary leader and guerilla fighter Fidel Castro launched
the 26th of July Movement, toppling Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. The
fallen leader fled the country, and Castro and fellow revolutionaries seized
power in Havana on Jan. 7. This Keystone photo shows Castro addressing a crowd
shortly after.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Most talked about hotels
Atlantis, Paradise Island
- Nassau, Bahamas
As
Atlantis, Paradise Island begins a phased re-opening, guests will once again get to enjoy the
expansive Aquaventure waterpark, on-site casino, a world-class spa, and more. And
with twenty dining options, there’s no shortage of culinary indulgences.
A trip to the last century!
1958: Boeing interior
Unveiled
in 1958, the Boeing 707 is said to have revolutionized air
travel. The colossal jet airliner,
which could hold 165 economy class passengers, was owned by Pan-Am. This
Keystone photo shows a small service crew performing test flights over Britain.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Most talked about hotels
Waldorf Astoria - New
York, USA
While
the Waldorf Astoria in New York is currently undergoing renovations, the
outside is still constantly photographed by film enthusiasts since it was
featured in movies like ‘The Great Gatsby’ (1974), ‘Godfather Part III’, ‘Maid
in Manhattan’ and more. The hotel even has its own subway platform that
connects it to Grand Central Terminal.
A trip to the last century!
1957: Little Rock Nine
While
the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. The Board of Education ruled
segregation in schools unconstitutional. White Americans in several Southern
states stood firmly against integration. In Arkansas, the battle played out in
the national eye. In 1957, nine African American students attempted to begin
the school year at Central High School in Little Rock. The “Little Rock Nine”
as they would become known, faced vicious racist protests. Images of the brave
young students became iconic in the annals of civil rights history. U.S. Army
soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division escort African American students to
Central High School in September 1957 in this image.
PJ of the day
I’ll
do algebra, I’ll do trig. I’ll even do statistics. But graphing is where I draw
the line!
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The most talked about hotels
Emirates Palace - Abu
Dhabi, UAE
Have
you ever wanted to stay and be treated like royalty? Emirates Palace is just
the place for you. This ultra-luxurious escape only has 394 rooms and suites to
create an uncrowded experience.
A trip to the last century!
1956: 1956 Hungarian
Revolution
In
Oct. 1956, Hungarian rebels launched a revolt against Soviet forces. The rebels
won the first battle, declaring former premier Imre Nagy head of state and
requesting intervention from the United Nations. The next month, however,
Soviet aggressors stormed back in. In this image from Gabor B. Racz, the head
from Stalin's statue can be seen in the street after rebels toppled his
monument.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Most talked about hotels
The Venetian - Las Vegas,
USA
The
Venetian impresses by mimicking its Italian namesake - guests can even take a
gondola ride through the middle of the hotel.
A trip to the last century!
1955: James Dean
James
Dean was an American icon best known for his role as teenage bad boy Jim Stark
in "Rebel Without a Cause.” The rising star died in 1955 at the age
of 24. The young actor is depicted in this still photo from "Rebel Without
a Cause.”