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The ancient city of Alexandria was once the jewel of the ancient world. Originally established by Alexander the Great himself, it quickly became a crucial Mediterranean trading hub. Thinkers from all across the Mediterranean flocked to its institutions and made remarkable discoveries in the fields of science, culture, and politics.
Mar 24, 2022 · Richmond Palace, much loved home to the Tudors and once a stunning grand palace but sadly only a gatehouse remains today. You can walk up to this impressive Tudor gatehouse built in 1501 by Henry VII. It started off as a substantial manor house in 1125 and became a royal manor house in 1327.
Nov 24, 2016 · Strabo described the great city of Alexandria and an island just of its shore called Antirhodos, an island which was home to Queen Cleopatra s palace. Frank Goddio was now determined to find this lost palace.
Alexandrian Museum, ancient center of classical learning at Alexandria in Egypt. A research institute that was especially noted for its scientific and literary scholarship, the Alexandrian Museum was built about the 3rd century BCE. The renowned Library of Alexandria formed a part of the museum.
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Richmond palace began as a manor house at Sheen (Surrey) and was much used by Edward III, who died there. Henry V restored it and, after a disastrous fire in 1497, Henry VII rebuilt it on the grand scale, giving it his own title of Richmond.
Dec 28, 2021 · Called the Tower of Hercules today and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it was known as the Farum Brigantium when it was built during the late first century A.D.
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May 25, 2010 · An international team of divers led by French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio is using advanced technology to explore the submerged ruins of a palace and temple complex from where Queen...
