[sotd] National Geographic: History [March 19, 2009]

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  • Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:25:14 -0300

        Site of the Day for Thursday, March 19, 2009

        National Geographic: History 

Today's site, from the National Geographic Society, presents its endlessly
fascinating take on history through a multimedia approach. Gentle Subscribers 
will
discover a stylishly executed online magazine replete with features for the
generalist and the history buff.

"Archaeologists in Rome have discovered what's believed to be the tomb of a 
wealthy
man on whom the main character of the movie Gladiator was based. ... Stonehenge
Decoded - Archaeologists have uncovered a theory for this architectural riddle. 
...
The legend of the Inca gold began with the 16th-century kidnapping of Inca king
Atahualpa by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizzaro - and the ransom he 
demanded.
Is the legend of the lost Inca gold true?" - from the website

The main sections of the magazine cover mysteries of the ancient world, news,
photos, and video. Among the highlights are articles on the 'bizarre' new 
dinosaur
discovered in Argentina, the gripping tale of the late nineteenth century 
Norwegian
explorer who spent 1000 days trapped in the Arctic ice, and the inside story on 
the
ancient Roman catacombs. Showcased in the video section are a collection of 
stories
on lost temples, theories on a massive volcanic eruption from what may have been
Atlantis, and a series on who owns the ancient treasures of the world. From
National Geographic's galleries of stunning images come castles from around the
world, beauties of the Polynesian islands and the opulence of French Gothic
architecture, which can be downloaded as wallpapers to rejuvenate tired 
desktops.

Swing over to the site to enjoy this splendid history presentation.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/

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