Star of the Muslim World: Bukhara
Located in the south-west of Uzbekistan about 180 miles from Samarkand, Bukhara has been dubbed the ‘Star of the Muslim World,’ due to its status as the holiest city in Central Asia.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
History
The Road to Mecca: Umayyad Mosque
Umayyad Mosque is a must see historical site in Damascus. This is ground that has been held sacred for at least three millennia. In the centre of the courtyard, there is an ablution fountain that is said to mark the midway point between Istanbul and Mecca.
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The Revolutionary Cult of Che Guevara
Che Guevara was a legend even before his death. A revolutionary hero, Marxist Guerrilla and pop icon, Guevara’s reputation and image have endured as one of the most powerful of the 20th century.
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Hell, Fire and Brimstone: The Vikings land in Iceland
Iceland was the last country in Europe to be settled upon in the 9th Century, and its history is relatively short but diverse and dominated by one fierce race – the Vikings.
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The Ruins of Selinunte
Two hours south of Palermo lies a site which bears testament to Sicily’s importance in the ancient world – Selinunte. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by lush green countryside,
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