Baalbeck – City of the Sun
History Facts Where: Near Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East When: From 1st Century BC History: From Alexander the Great through to
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
History
Rocky Monasteries in Meteora
An extraordinary location under the Pindos Mountains and a World Heritage Site, “Meteora” literally means “suspended in the air”.
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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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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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