January 15, 2000
He is considered one of the greatest comic geniuses of all times. His career transcended the early days of silent movies to the talkies that are commonplace today. In his later life, his political views overshadowed his entertainment, but he is still remembered as one of the great movie i... continue reading...
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worldwide nature November 22, 1999
As we approach our traditional Thanksgiving holiday season, Family Site of the Day is going to spend a few days looking at sites that reflect the spirit and meaning of this sacred day. Today we start where the original pilgrims did, at the start of their voyage in England.
Called America... continue reading...
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virtual tour April 17, 1999
A good painting is a pleasure to view. It can be relaxing, or it can be a study in trying to figure out what the artist is trying to say. These days, finding a message in a painting can be very difficult.
But at today's FamSite, one can visit a gallery in England, and see some of the most pleasan... continue reading...
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pleasure April 11, 1999
I have been reviewing sites in the past that were oriented towards younger visitors to cyberspace. Today I have one that the young set can share with their grandparents. It will bring back memories of dancing cheek to cheek under the moonlight, while the music played softly in the ... continue reading...
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world war 2 January 7, 1999
"To be or not to be, that is the question...".
"Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo".
The above quotes are brought to you by a fading memory, one that grew up only a few miles from the first theatre in the western hemisphere to produce the plays of William Shakespear... continue reading...
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young actors October 28, 1998
History has always fascinated me. The Internet has given me the opportunity to visit places in the world that I would not have had the chance to visit and learn about otherwise. Today's FamSite is one that I truly enjoyed and wanted to share with you.
It is called St. Michael's Abbey, a... continue reading...
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virtual reality tour September 14, 1998
I came across this site and thought it would interesting to share with everyone today. Think of this as an early Halloween site, or one that is just interesting to look at.
It is called Borley Rectory, The Most Haunted Site in England. It a site that contai... continue reading...