100th anniversary of the Buenos Aires underground ArgentinaHistoryTopics of the WorldTransport December 6, 2013 December 1st, 2013 marked the 100th anniversary of the Buenos Aires underground. The Compañía de Tranvías Anglo-Argentina [...]
The Jewish gauchos of Argentina ArgentinaHistoryTopics of the World September 25, 2013 Different waves of immigrants from around the world brought their language, culture and traditions to Argentina. These [...]
The Jesuits in Argentina: Alta Gracia Mission ArgentinaHistoryTopics of the World July 4, 2013 The Jesuits arrived in what is now Argentina in November 1585, first to Santiago del Estero and [...]
Historic Plaza de Mayo ArgentinaHistoryTopics of the World June 14, 2013 Due to its strategic location, Plaza de Mayo has been the focal point of Argentinean political life [...]
Italy is younger than you think! Fun factsHistoryItalyTopics of the World May 8, 2013 When I talk about Italy, one of the comments I get the most from my friends around [...]
The Costa Rican Colorful Oxcart Costa RicaHistoryTopics of the WorldTransport March 29, 2013 8 La Carreta, “The oxcart” in English, was designated National Labor Symbol on March 22nd, 1988. During the [...]
Canada’s Birthday CanadaCelebrationsHistoryTopics of the World June 29, 2012 The History In the 1800’s Canada was a series of divided areas. With Upper Canada populated with [...]
20 June: Flag Day in Argentina ArgentinaHistoryTopics of the World June 20, 2012 2 The origins of the colours of the Argentinean flag are shrouded in mystery. No one knows exactly [...]
A brand of lighters at the origin of the French Father’s Day Across culturesFranceFun factsHistoryTopics of the World June 15, 2012 2 Father’s Day, a celebration that goes back to the Middle Ages Sunday, June 17, 2012, French children [...]
25th May, Argentina’s Emancipation from Spain ArgentinaHistoryTopics of the World May 25, 2012 4 The last week of May, known as Semana de Mayo, marks the anniversary of the declaration of [...]
April Frost and Three Saints known as Lune Rousse and Saints de Glace in France Across culturesFranceHistoryTopics of the World May 11, 2012 4 April Frost – Lune Rousse In France April Frost is known as Lune Rousse (Ginger Moon). It [...]
Maria Adelaide de Bragança van Uden, a Heroic Portuguese Princess in World War II HistoryPortugalTopics of the World March 14, 2012 2 Her code name in the O5 Austrian resistance group in World War II was “Mafalda”, but in [...]