Day: September 8, 2020

The leaning Lighthouse of Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Ivan

We are in Puerto Morelos, located about halfway between the Riviera Maya hubs of Cancún and Playa del Carmen. Believe it or not, the small seaside town has had a troubled history when it comes to its lighthouses.The first lighthouse dates back to 1905, although it seems it was little more than a light atop a metal pole. The second, almost 10 meters tall, was built out of cement in almost the same location, right on the beach, in 1946. Painted white with blue trim, this second light was hit…

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Historical Regatta: in the Grand Canal the ancient Venetian maritime tradition between races and historical re-enactments

Anya016

The Historical Regatta is the most traditional among the venetian events. It is a show that, each year the first Sunday of September, brings the ancient boats of the glorious past of Venice to the Grand Canal including passionate competitions and historical re-enactments. And, in 2020, this was the event that probably has repopulated the beautiful Venice, after a lockdown that saw the city completely free of tourists (and people). For a city born on water, boats have always been indispensable means of survival, since it was with these that…

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#TodayInHistory – September 8

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September 8 – Some important events on this day. 1024 👉🏼 Duke Conrad II chosen as German king and crowned at Mainz Cathedral 1264 👉🏼 The Statute of Kalisz, guaranteeing Jews safety and personal liberties and giving battei din jurisdiction over Jewish matters, is promulgated by Boleslaus the Pious, Duke of Greater Poland. 1276 👉🏼 John XXI, Peter Juliani, elected Pope, only Portuguese Pope 1380 👉🏼 Battle on Kulikovo: Moscow’s great monarch Dimitri defeats the Mongols beginning the decline of the Tatars 1504 👉🏼 Michelangelo’s Statue of David is unveiled…

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