During the Ottoman era, nobles used horses for transportation. To avoid dismounting to knock on doors, they placed the knock handles high. Additionally, there were large and small doors. I gazed at the door with great curiosity, pondering about its history and the lives of its past inhabitants. I walked and stopped at each door,… Continue reading In The Casbah of Algiers – Door-to-door
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In The Casbah of Algiers (The Battle of Algiers)
After finishing my exploration of the Ottoman Empire, I headed to the upper side of the Casbah streets to discover more history. There, I found myself standing right next to the house (now a museum) where Ali La Pointe hid from the French soldiers. Ali La Pointe la Pointe and three companions, Hassiba Ben Bouali, Mahmoud… Continue reading In The Casbah of Algiers (The Battle of Algiers)
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
My daughter and Homo habilis Who doesn't know the "Night at the Museum" movie? It was filmed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. I am lucky, I had a chance to visit this iconic place during my kids’ winter break. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is one of the foremost museums… Continue reading Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History