Thousands rally in Spain’s Canary Islands against Mass Tourism
Over tourism continues to be a growing problem particularly in Europe where many major holiday destinations are becoming overly crowded,
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Author: Pilot Guides
Bougainville Island
The island was named after Antoine de Bougainville, a French naval officer, and the first Frenchman to circumnavigate the world who, landed here briefly in 1768. He decided not to stay, fearing the local warlike ways.
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New Britain, Rabaul and the Pacific War
New Britain is the largest of the PNG islands and also the one with the longest colonial history. It was here that German colonists first settled in the 1880s, hoping to exploit the local land and people.
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Life in the Roman Army
The Roman empire spanned more than a million square miles and owed its existence to its military might. By promising citizenship to those without it, the Roman army – the West’s first modern, professional fighting force – also became an engine for creating citizens, offering a better life for soldiers who survived their service.
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