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Archaeologists Uncover 18th-Century Clues to British Rule in Florida After Spanish Reign

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The city of St. Augustine -- featuring its ancient structures and imposing stone fortress -- stands as a lasting testament to Spain’s rich history in Florida, predating the existence of the United States by many generations. However, during the latter part of the 18th century, specifically over two decades, Great Britain held control of the area. Recently, archaeologists have unearthed some of the British occupation sites they had been searching for years. City archaeologists discovered a dry moat belonging to a British redoubt—a fortified military post—constructed in 1781 during their excavation efforts last autumn. The digging concluded recently within the Lincolnville district of the city, paving the way for the development of a new standalone house. During St. Augustine’s 20-year British occupation," explained city archaeologist Andrea White, "they constructed seven of these fortifications known as redoubts. However, none have been discovered through archaeolo...

Mengapa Memilih Hidup Sederhana: Keterpaksaan atau Pembebasan?

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Pada zaman modern di mana cahaya dari media sosial dan kehidupan boros berkelimpahan sangat mencolok, telah timbul suatu trend yang agak bertentangan: memilih untuk menjalani kehidupan sederhana. Gaya hidup ini dahulu kerap diasumsikan sebagai hasil dari batas kemampuan finansial, namun sekarang malah menjadi sebuah pilihan bijaksana bagi banyak individu. Dalam gelombang informasi yang kuat serta tekanan sosial yang mendukung pengeluaran berlebihan, kian banyak orang menyadari bahwa mempunyai jumlah benda yang lebih besar tak senantiasa sejalan dengan tingkat kepuasan hidup mereka. Hidup secara sederhana tidak hanya berkaitan dengan pengelolaan keuangan saja, melainkan juga berfokus pada pencarian kedamaian, peningkatan kesejahteraan emosional, serta merasakan indahnya hidup dalam konteks yang memiliki makna mendalam. Mulai dari pemilihan barang secara lebih cermat sampai pengurangan ketergantungan terhadap derajat sosial, fenomena ini semakin meluas dan menawarkan pilihan ...

Oldest Attractions in Every State: A Journey Through Time

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Alabama: Fort Morgan The Gulf Coast of Alabama was the setting for numerous events during the Civil War, including Fort Morgan In Gulf Shores, the construction of the fort spanned 15 years, from 1819 to 1834. This structure, built with finished granite, ironworks, sandstone, and cement, represented cutting-edge technology for its era, superseding the earlier log and sand Fort Bowyer. Alaska: Russian American Magazin The town of Kodiak, established in the 1790s, was initially a Russian colony. Experience those times firsthand by visiting the area. Russian American Magazin , also known as the Erskine House, which is a National Historic Landmark and currently houses the Baranov Museum. Arizona: Grand Canyon Many Americans have this on their bucket list as a travel destination. Grand Canyon National Park located in northern Arizona Although it may have been founded in 1919, the true existence of the park's canyons goes back much earlier. like 70 mill...