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Recent Activity
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May 22, 2012
eliauw
has been to The Elephant Kraal of Ayutthaya
This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.
The elephant kraal of Ayutthaya is an unusual structure that was used during the 16th century Ayutthaya kingdom to entrap wild elephants for the Thai army. In fact, an elephant entrapment ceremony... »
Natural History, Hunting and Taxidermy, Crime and Punishment | Edited by katiebaker4 and Rachel
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February 3, 2012
eliauw
has been to Neuschwanstein Castle
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February 3, 2012
eliauw
has been to Catherine de Medici's Chamber of Secrets
Hundreds of secret cabinets built into the walls of legendary poisoner's private work room
For generations, the room full of tiny cabinets at the famous Chateau de Blois has been described to visitors as Catherine de Medici's private apothecary cabinet of horrors, home to her extensive... »
Eccentric Homes | Edited by Annetta and Byron
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October 8, 2011
eliauw
updated the Joya de Ceren - The Pompeii of the New World
A Mayan village preserved for centuries in volcanic ash
Joya de Cerén was a pre-Hispanic farming community that, like Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy, was buried under an eruption of the Laguna Caldera volcano c. AD 600. Because of the exceptional... »
Fiery Wonders, Ghost Towns, Lost Tribes, Incredible Ruins | Edited by Annetta and eliauw
