The Hawaiian Kings
Dole’s descendants continued to run the Dole family firm for more than a century, which moved from sugar into pineapples and is still active today in the fruit industries across the region and in Latin America.
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History
Blast from the Past: The Drive In Theatre
The ongoing conversion of film distribution from celluloid to digital also puts additional pressure on drive-in theaters. Most small drive-ins lack the finances needed to convert to digital projection.
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Empire Builder Maya Backgrounder
The best time to visit Guatemala is in the winter (December – March) when the weather is relatively dry and cool, avoiding the hot, sticky rainy season during the summer.
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Empire Builders Egypt Backgrounder
A magnificent tomb, nearly 5000 years old, it was the world’s first ever large building constructed from stone, designed as a stairway to heaven for the Pharaoh’s soul.
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Ancient Olympia and the Olympics
The Ancient Stadium, the workshop of Phedias, the Palaestra and the temples of Zeus and Hera can all be seen.
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