A TRIP TO LONDON

London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom. It stands on the River Thames in the south-east of England.

Londinium was founded by the Romans.

The City of Westminster is also an inner London borough holding City status.

Greater London is governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.

London is considered to be one of the world's most important global Cities. London has a diverse range of people and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken in the region.

The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world.

THE ROMAN EMPIRE

The Roman Empire was the largest empire of the ancient world. Its capital was Rome, and its empire was based on the Mediterranean. The empire dates from 27 BC, when Octavian became The Emperor.

The empire was the third stage of Ancient Rome. Rome was first ruled by Roman kings, then by the Roman Republic, then by an emperor.

Many modern lands were once part of the Roman Empire, including Britain, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Egypt and the north coast of Africa.

The main language of the Roman Empire was Latin; Greek was an important secondary language.

ROME

POMPEII RUINS

Pompeii is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization and provides outstanding information on the art, customs, trades and everyday life of the past.

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POMPEII, THE BEST PRESERVED ANCIENT ROMAN CITY

MONET: French Impressionist Artist

On 14 November 1840 a second son was born to Adolphe and Louise-Justine Monet of 45 Rue Laffitte, in the 9th arrondissement (district) of Paris. Both parents were second-generation Parisians; they had the baby christened Oscar-Claude at the church of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, and called him Oscar for short. Oscar's early years were permeated (filled) with music, on account of his mother's talent as a singer. No one has managed to ascertain (make sure of) what his father did, though he may have been in business.

(From the book: Monet the ultimate impressionist by Thames & Hudson)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019

I wish you all Merry Christmas. Enjoy your holidays. Have fun and be grateful.

Happy New Year 2019

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

Find out how Christmas Traditions and how Christmas is celebrated in different countries and cultures around the world.

Christmas is one of those holidays that just seems to be filled with cheer and wonder. It is a day for fun, love, and happiness. You will learn how to celebrate a secular, religious, kid-friendly or consumer-free Christmas.