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NASCAR, Daytona And Bootlegging
You will doubtless have heard of NASCAR, but do you know what it means and how much do you know about it? In this short article I will give you a brief history of NASCAR. Continue reading
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The Ancient History of Barry, South Wales: Part One
Most of what we know or have guessed about Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales has come from observing the buildings situated there, the majority of which have been sadly neglected for far too long. There are historical tales, such as the one about Joseph of Arimathea, who traded tin in Glastonbury, just across the water and was one of the first missionaries to go to this area. Continue reading
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Buying Vintage Racing Cars
Individuals have always liked to travel faster than walking speed and there have been races to see who can travel the fastest for as long as we can make out. The ancient Greeks founded the Olympic Games, but there is no reason to suppose that this was the beginning of racing. In fact, it probably was not. The quickest runners were used as messengers by the kings and their armies – how did they know who was the fastest? – then horseback racing and chariot races in the Arena, then bicycles and cars. Continue reading
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Earning a Knighthood Wasn’t Easy
If you’re asked to think of a knight certain essential features may come to mind. For example, the shining armor, hefty sword and lance, the noble steed. Or you may think about the qualities that typified a knight, such as his honor and sense of duty to the king he served. It was not easy to become a knight, however, and the role was certainly not suited for just anyone. Continue reading