Stanley Park is home numerous activites and attractions, but the First Nations Totem Poles are the most popular of them all. Situated in a meadow at Brockton Point, the nine totem poles have been carved by a variety of Indigenous artists to become the most visited attraction in Vancouver, British Columbia, and possibly all of […]
Category: Monumentous Legacy
The Monument of the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) Embraces and Cultivates the Legacy of Portugal
Located along the Tagus River estuary in Lisbon, Portugal, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument of the Discoveries) celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) during the 15th and 16th centuries. Standing 50 meters high with heroes of the era standing on a makeshift prow of a ship, the monument has become an […]
The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Modernizes “Custer’s Last Stand”
The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument memorializes the site of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Located just outside of Billings, Montana, the monument and the expereinces it has created attracts audiences by the thousands and the surrounding county has benefitted from this activity in multiple ways. Honoring Those Who Fought on Both Sides Today, […]
Something for Everyone at the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Opened in 1816, the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is the oldest scientific institution in Australia and one of the most important historic botanical institutions in the world. However, the lands’ use by the community over the decades as well as the space it has provided for large public gatherings and entertainment has allowed it to […]
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill Defines the Past and Future of Auckland, New Zealand
The volcanic peak in Auckland known as both the Maungakiekie and One Tree Hill has influenced the culture and people of Auckland, New Zealand in an incredible manner. Long before the area was known by either name, the Māori people built structures around the hill as an eternal monument to their skill and energy. Today, […]
The Portland Head Light Becomes a Symbol for Maine
There are numerous lighthouses up and down the eastern coast of the United States, but few have the notoriety of the Portland Head Light, located in Portland, Maine. It is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine and attracts attention from both residents and tourists looking to do everything from have a picnic to […]
The Zócalo Becomes More than a Gathering Place for Mexico City
Officially known as Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution Square), the Zócalo is the common name of the main square in central Mexico City. The space has been the site of rituals, ceremonies and parades for people living in the area for centuries, and has become a central gathering place for a variety of events in […]