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Biography: John Cabot by Wayne K. Wilkins John Cabot is one of the most influential Italian explorers in all of history. He was the first modern day European who contributed to the discovery of North America, but his exploits, discoveries and expeditions were vast and were not limited solel... More> Historic monuments: The Cabot Tower, St John Newfoundland by Betty Carew St. John's, Newfoundland has a wonderful historic monument called the Cabot Tower, Signal Hill. This is a must to visit on anyone's itinerary if they are visiting St. John's. It is located in a position where the city of St. John's lies at its feet.... More>
	Things to see and do in the Broadmead area of Bristol by Nick Ford Although Bristol is an historic city the Broadmead district has had for many years a rather drab image. Broadmead is the premier shopping district within central Bristol and has a good selection of chain and department stores. Undoubtedly the main t... More> Behind the name: John by Hannah Russell John (JAWHN) Meaning: God is Gracious Origin and History: A Hebrew name originally in the form of Yochannan, it became the Anglicized John via the Greek Ioannes or the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew Popularity: Current Standing: #33 in the US in 200... More>
Book reviews: The Boy Next Door, by Meg Cabot by Y Tian In her first venture into the adult genre, author Meg Cabot (best-known for “The Princess Diaries” series) brings to the readers a brilliantly constructed tale against the backdrop of New York City. Its fast pace humour makes it a ... More> The search for the Northwest Passage in early American history by Aubrey Little To understand the importance of the Northwest Passage to history it is vital the reader become familiar with the reason for the search. In the fourteen hundreds Europe depended upon getting spices, for curing and keeping foods, from far off lands. V... More>
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