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1. Scuba Diving Maui - Carthaginian II January 22, 2012 Carthaginian II Background The Carthaginian II, once used as a whaling museum, is a replica of a 19th century brig similar to the ships that first brought commerce to the Hawaiian Islands. The ship was a cement carrier built in Germany in 1920 and rechristened the Carthaginian II. It sailed to Lahaina in 1973 where it took seven years for the historically accurate 18th century whaling ship rigging to be assembled. The ship served as a reminder of Lahaina's nautical heritage and was docked for many years at Lahaina Harbor. The ship was owned by the Lahaina Carthaginian Restoration Foundat... (read more) Author: Steven Smeltzer

2. Carthaginian Shipwreck December 22, 2011 History The Carthaginian II, once used as a whaling museum, is a replica of a 19th century brig similar to the ships that first brought commerce to the Hawaiian Islands. The ship was a cement carrier built in Germany in 1920 and rechristened the Carthaginian II.  It sailed to Lahaina in 1973 where it took seven years for the historically accurate 18th century whaling ship rigging to be assembled.  The ship served as a reminder of Lahaina's nautical heritage and was docked for many years at Lahaina Harbor.  The ship was owned by the Lahaina Restoration Foundation which operated the  mus... (read more) Author: Steven Smeltzer

3. BATTLE OF CANNAE December 18, 2011 By Michael Orfanos The Battle of Cannae (216 BC) was a major battle of the Second Punic War and one of the 3 major battles fought between the Roman Army and Hannibal, general of the Carthaginian army. During the Second Punic War, we find Hannibal with his mercenary army invading Italy and bringing disaster and terror to the whole Italian peninsula. Rome tried twice to oppose him, gathering and sending against him 2 great armies, however the result was disastrous for the Roman Army, as in both cases the Roman armies were nearly annihilated (in 218 at Trebia and in 217 at Trasimene). Bein... (read more) Author: Mike Orfan

4. Have an Amazing Time with Maui Activities October 12, 2011 Maui is a paradise for all those who love travelling, and even for those who don’t! One of the most beautiful places in Hawaii, and in fact, all over the world, it is a popular tourist destination for one and all. Be it your honeymoon, a trip with your parents or your kids, or a tour with your friends, it is a wonderful place to go to and has an extravagant variety of tourist places to offer. The place has loads to offer in terms of tourist attractions as well as scenic beauty. A few things, however, are a must on your Maui Things to Do list. If you want to explore the flamboyant world of f... (read more) Author: glenn jacob

5. Malaga Gateway to Spain July 29, 2011 As one of the oldest cities in the world, the over 2,700 year old city of Malaga is one of the most intriguing cities still inhabited today. Founded by the Phoenicians around the 9th century BCE, the city has been apart of Carthaginian, Greek, Roman, and Arab civilizations before eventually being incorporated into modern day Spain. The city's cultural history is therefore extremely rich and is preserved in the city's many museums, archaeological centers, and art houses. Whether you are looking for a guided tour of the city or want to travel solo, Malaga's history is readily available and waiti... (read more) Author: Michael Thornton

6. Cartagena City May 19, 2011 Cartagena is a city of 184,686 inhabitants located in the Spanish autonomous community of Murcia. The climate of the area is defined as subtropical Mediterranean arid or sub-arid. The temperatures are made ??more pleasant by its maritime position, although the rainfall rarely exceeds 300 mm annual average. This places the city among the driest in Europe. The wind is a factor-characterizing climate: Cartagena, protected from the northwest by the Betic mountain chain, is instead exposed to the winds that blow steadily from the southeast for most of the year. It has a highly developed c... (read more) Author: Albert Gonzalez

7. Car Hire Companies in Palermo - It's a Mater of Magnificence! August 16, 2010 Palermo is a largest city of the Sicily and it is the capital of the Sicily. However, a Phoenician, after that a Carthaginian colony, this city was considered as a prize worth capturing. After the first Punic war the city has undertake by roman and then it has created own attraction spots for the people. People can visit the city for enjoyment and the traditional wealth and festival were the main blowing for people. In 254 – 253 B.C. Palermo become a large destination point for people and it was highly accepted across the globe. During the Arab domination, it obtains great magnificence; ... (read more) Author: Granada Cars

8. History of Marbella August 11, 2010 The imprint of human beings which has been found in the mountains around Marbella tells that the earliest human habitation in Marbella can date back to the Paleolithic and Neolithic times. The remains of Phoenician and later Carthaginian settlements can also be found. Later under the settlement of Rome, the city was called “Salt City”. At first, the city observed Islamic rule and the name of the city is actually derived from Islamic language. The famous Muslim scholar and traveler complemented the town as "a pretty little town in a fertile district”. However, in 1485, the Reconquista occupie... (read more) Author: john albert

9. History of Italy June 16, 2010 The history of Italy is one of the most important in Europe and around the world. Inheriting many ancient cultures such as the Etruscans and Latins, and recipient of the Greek and Carthaginian colonization, was born the Roman Empire, bequeather of much of Western culture and one of the largest in history. After the fall of the Empire, Italy suffered a series of Germanic invasions interspersed with Byzantine and honest attempts to reconstruct the unity of the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages Italy would become a mosaic of city-states fought each other to achieve hegemony over the rest... (read more) Author: Rok Hribi

10. Myths and Legends of the Mediterranean Sea June 14, 2010 Some of the greatest epics in history have taken place on the Mediterranean and some of its characters are giants of myth and legend. First of all every schoolboy has heard of Hannibal, the Carthaginian who nearly brought Rome to its knees when he took his elephants across the Alps to wage war. We have all heard of the Machiavelli’s the Florentine family credited with murdering several popes amongst others and the word Machiavellian is still synonymous with underhand, and sly politics. The patriarch was Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 –1527) the Italian writer who was a diplomat who put Florence on... (read more) Author: Daniel McCarthy

11. Museum at Cartagena is a Visitors Delight July 29, 2008 For travelers who like a bit of culture on vacation, a Spanish holiday in Cartagena is worth considering. This port city in the province of Murcia is an eclectic mix of old and new. Evidence of its Carthaginian roots can be seen in some of its architecture, though its rule has long since passed. In fact, the city has changed hands several times over the last few millenniums. As its name implies, it was founded by the Carthaginians. Specifically, it was General Hasdrubal the Fair who named the port "Qart Hadast," or "New City." He was lauded for his skill in obtaining the port in 230 B.C. ... (read more) Author: Michael Lee

12. The History of Barcelona January 22, 2007 The Seaport city Barcelona is city in northeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Located in the comarca of Barcelonès, along the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, Barcelona is the largest port, the second largest city, and chief commercial & industrial hub of Spain. Barcelona is capital of Catalonia autonomous region. The story of Barcelona began more than 2,500 years ago when Phoenicians and Carthaginians settled on the commercial port. Barcelona is believed to be founded by the Carthaginians around 230 BC. The name of Carthaginian ruler Amilcar Bar... (read more) Author: James Burrows

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