The Cologne Carnival, one of Europe’s largest and most renowned festivals, isn’t just about wild costumes, parades, and parties. At its core, it’s a time-honoured celebration of freedom, satire, and community—a time when the rules of daily life are set aside, and revelers embrace a world of uninhibited fun and self-expression
Tag: History
The Agia Dynami Church in Athens: A Closer Look
The Church of Agia Dynami is a tiny 16th century Greek Orthodox church packed with history that sits above a web of underground tunnels. Read more about this church here.
Visiting The Long Walk March To Freedom Sculptures
The long walk to freedom is the title of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography. Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first democratic president. He spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid. The Long March to Freedom includes a sculpture of Nelson Mandela. And sculptures of other remarkable freedom fighters who contributed to South Africa’s democracy. I…
