The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The town, more commonly referred to as Chamonix, sits in the heart of France's Haute-Savoie department, a subdivision of the ...
France is replete with a rich history that lies within the walls and atop the hills of its ancient cities. Spectacular to see from a distance and fascinating to visit, these well-preserved places ...
Vice Admiral Philippe d'Auvergne, Royal Navy, fellow of the Royal Society, was buried in the churchyard of St Margaret's Westminster on 22nd September 1816 but he has no marker or memorial. He was ...
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