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Friday, December 25, 2015

Roman Empire - Back in Time, 2015

Colosseum, Rome 2015
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Ready for a journey back in time?
Before you travel to Rome go through some history and facts to help your child to comprehend and appreciate the phenomena of the Roman Empire. Learning about ancient Rome can be interesting and enjoyable.
Key Facts About Ancient Rome

  • Rome was founded in 753BC by its first king, Romulus. It grew into a rich and powerful city during the next few hundred years.
  • The legend says that Romulus had a twin brother called Remus. A she-wolf found and raised them, but when they grew up, Romulus fought and killed Remus. Romulus became the first ruler of Rome.
  • By AD 117 the Roman Empire included the whole of Italy, all the lands around the Mediterranean and much of Europe, including England, Wales and parts of Scotland.
  • The Romans built such a huge empire and conquered new lands, thanks to their strong army. The Roman army could march up to 40km a day!
  • During battle, a Roman soldier first hurled his spear at the enemy, then he fought him with his sword. To protect himself, he carried a wooden shield and wore a metal helmet and armor.
  • The Romans didn’t spend all their time fighting - they were amazing architects and engineers too! Romans built roads and walls - things we now take for granted.
  • To bring water to their cities, the clever Romans built aqueducts - a system of channels and bridges - to transport water for public baths and toilets!
  • The Romans liked to enjoy their food, often lying down on a couch while eating with their hands. They occasionally used a spoon, but they would never use a knife and fork. Rich Romans liked to eat exotic food, such as stork, roast parrot and even flamingo!
  • The Romans believed in gods and goddesses who ruled over different areas of life. For example, Neptune was the god of the ocean, and they prayed to him to protect them at sea. Temples were built to honor the gods, and people would visit them with offerings.
  • Tunics - two pieces of woolen fabric sewn together at the sides and shoulders, with openings for your arms and head - were the most common clothes in Rome. Some Romans also wore togas - a kind of woolen shawl - to show how wealthy they were.
 
Pieta by Michelangelo Buonarotti and Pantheon  

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Good Books - “Sherlock, Lupin & Me” by Irene Adler

“Sherlock, Lupin & Me” by Irene Adler is a series of chapter books for middle grade reader about the adventures of three young detectives: Sherlock Holmes - British, Arsène Lupin - French, and Irene Adler - American. It was originally published in Italian by Piemme. It’s a solid series, a bit systematic like many other series aimed at children, but very exciting.
Irene Adler by BP
The plots are really interesting. The stories are seen from Irene’s point of view and narrated by her. It gives that slightly more girly feeling that you can’t find in the original Sherlock Holmes detective series. It isn’t overpowering though, the stories are still about the mystery and the murder rather than dresses or beauty appearance.
“Sherlock, Lupin & Me: The Dark Lady” is the first, introductory book from the series. A little child version of Sherlock, a bit mischievous but as intelligent as in the original books, with Irene Adler - just wonderful and Lupin - very charming and mischievous, but in a different way to Sherlock. It is nice to see how the three characters interact.
The actual mystery didn’t work out how I expect. I had my suspicions on what might have happened, who did it, but I was wrong and surprised to find a completely different outcome.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Merry Your Family Holiday Spirit Riding the New York SeaGlass Carousel

The SeaGlass Carousel located in Downtown Manhattan stands apart from a dozen carousels set up in New York. It was designed by a top-notch creative team, WXY Architecture and George Tsypin and cost more than $16 million to buildThis custom-designed ride is placed in the original historical home of the New York Aquarium . 
SeaGlass Carousel, NYC 2015
Instead of horses riders step into 13 feet tall, dazzling fish that seem to swim inside a giant shell-shaped pavilion. Each fish pod has its own speaker and the soundtrack is synced to a colorful illuminations. Glowing lights, soothing classical music and aquatic sound effects complete the virtual underwater experience. As you glide, you get a sense of what it's like to be a fish. The carousel delights riders of all ages.
Basia on SeaGlass Carousel, NYC 2015
Overall impression is an eye-popping experience that is as fun to watch as to ride.
Basia on SeaGlass Carousel, NYC 2015

After your ride, stay around and explore the Battery Park. Enjoy a stroll down the Woodland Gardens surrounding the carousel. There's an awesome spiral fountain, views of the Statue of Liberty from the waterfrontpromenade and the historic Castle Clinton.
Basia with Mom, 2015
For a meal, skip the expensive Battery GardensRestaurant and Table Green concessions and head inland.
You can eat at the iconic FrauncesTavern and then visitiedthe museum upstairs. While you are there it is worthy to explore another fun venue like the ImaginationPlayground and the South Street Seaport  with its own museum. 
If you head further north into the heart of the Financial District, you'll find lotsof inexpensive, kid-friendly eats, including at nearby Brookfield Place, home to an indoor food court. Check also TheSkyscraper Museum, Museumof Jewish Heritage and 9/11 Memorial .

Take in a little bit of history and make a fun day in Lower Manhattan.