What is the name of this painting? Who painted this famous lady? Where is the painting kept?
Bonjour! Bienvenue a Paris! Or in other words, hello and welcome to Paris! Today we are going to travel across the ocean to Paris, France and take a look at one of the most famous art museums ever, the Louvre. This is the home to many famous paintings to artists such as Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh. The Mona Lisa is kept here. The Louvre is also known for its architecture and sculptures that are seen throughout the museum.
This is one of the famous views you think of when you think of the Louvre. You
can walk through the glass pyramids to get into the museum. This is where you
pay to get your ticket. It costs 7,50 euros to get in to the Louvre or
about 9 American dollars. The Louvre is located on the historic Seine river in
Paris. Here you can learn a lot about classical art and its history.
A medieval fortress, the palace of the kings of France, and a museum for the last two centuries, the architecture of the Louvre Palace bears witness to more than 800 years of history. Established in 1793 by the French Republic, the Louvre Museum, in the company of the Ashmolean Museum (1683), the Dresden Museum (1744) and the Vatican Museum (1784) is one of the earliest European museums. Divided into 7 departments, the Louvre collections incorporate works dating from the birth of the great antique civilizations right up to the first half of the XIXth century, thereby confirming its encyclopedic vocation.
The unofficial state motto, laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll), pretty much says it all for most people - and let there be no mistake, New Orleans rolls plenty. Called by some 'The City That Care Forgot,' New Orleans has a well-earned reputation for excess and debauchery. Though this is certainly a big draw, so is its (ahem) colorful history and unique cultural gumbo of African, Indian, Cajun and Creole influences. Whether you're looking for history, drama and intrigue or just a damn good bop in the street, New Orleans has a flavor like no other city in North America. Tant pis pour nous!
Population: 1.2 million
Area: 200 sq miles (515 sq km)
Elevation: 30ft (10m)
State: Louisiana
Time Zone: Central Time (GMT/UTC minus 6 hours)
Telephone area code: 504
Orientation
At the big toe of boot-shaped Louisiana, New Orleans nestles between Lake Pontchartrain, a huge but shallow body of saltwater that forms the northern edge of town, and a meniscus-shaped bend of the Mississippi River, about 90 river miles (145km) above where it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The original and most visited portions of the city parallel the northern riverbank. Directions upriver or downriver are relative to the water flow, which bends maddeningly to all points of the compass. The Mississippi and Lake Pontchartrain also provide 'riverside' or 'lakeside' orientation.
When to Go
New Orleans' climate is influenced by its subtropical latitude and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. It's hot, wet and sticky for most of the year - other times it's just wet. February through April is the best time to visit, when an easygoing climate coincides with the city's two most spectacular events, Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. May sees the heat begin to intensify, and June marks the official beginning of hurricane season, which lasts through September. The oppressive heat and humidity of the summer months are a misery, driving many residents to the 'redneck Riviera' of gulf coast Mississippi.
Attractions
French Quarter
The French Quarter (or Vieux Carré, as it's sometimes called) was the city's original focal point and remains its chief tourist draw. It houses nearly all New Orleans' signature tourist icons, and Bourbon Street alone, with its stormy nightlife. A tour of the Quarter is a must. Also in the French Quarter, look for the Historic Voodoo Museum. Other key attractions of the district are the Audubon Zoological Gardens, one of the country's richest collections of exotic wildlife; Tulane University, with repositories specializing in African-American history and New Orleans' jazz legacy; and Lafayette Cemetery No 1, where above-ground tombs let you ponder up close what makes Anne Rice's vampire novels seem so perfectly suited to their setting.
By the time the French founded the city in 1718, seven small tribes known as the
Muskogeans inhabited the Florida Parishes north of Lake Pontchartrain and
occasionally the banks of the Mississippi River. Other tribes south of New
Orleans inhabited the bayous in Barataria and the lower course of the
Mississippi River. Early settlers arrived mostly from France, Canada and
Germany, while the French imported thousands of African slaves. US president
Thomas Jefferson saw his nation's need to seize the river capital, by force if
necessary, to proceed on a path of western expansionism. Bonaparte knew he
risked losing New Orleans to the British and, preferring the lands be in
American hands, sold the entire Louisiana Territory at a price of US$15 million.
On 20 December 1803, the French tricolor on the Place d'Armes was quietly
replaced by the American flag.
After reading the information above, what river is this bridge in New Orleans crossing?
New Orleans is famous for what kind of music?
In the 1700’s, what other country’s flag would have by flying over New Orleans?
Having exported chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy before most nations stayed up late enough to want souvlaki, Greece boasts a legacy that's unrivalled. From smoggy Athens to blindingly bright islands, there are more ancient fragments than you can shake a stick at - the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, frescoed Minoan palaces in Crete and even, quite possibly, the remnants of Atlantis at Santorini.
Greeks are fierce guardians of tradition, but that doesn't mean they don't know how to have fun - their propensity for partying dates back to Dionysos. In addition, hot sun and limpid seas conspire to make Greece a compelling place to relax. Whether you're supping in a beachside taverna, sipping coffee in a shady plateia or disco-dancing till dawn, chances are the gods already have you ensnared.
Full country name: Hellenic Republic
Area: 131,944 sq km (51,458 sq mi)
Population: 10.3 million
Capital city: Athens (pop approx. 3.7 million)
People: 98% Greek with minorities of Albanians, Turks and
Slavic-Macedonians
Language: Greek
Religion: 98% Greek Orthodox, 1.3% Muslim, 0.7% other
Government: parliamentary republic
Prime Minister: Kostas Simitis
GDP: US$143 billion
GDP per head: US$14,000
Annual growth: 3.5%
Inflation: 2.6%
Major products/industries: tourism, shipping, food and tobacco
processing, textiles, chemicals, metal products, mining, petroleum products
Major trading partners: Germany, Italy, France, UK, USA
Member of EU: yes
Events
The Greek year is a succession of festivals and events, some of which are religious, some cultural, others an excuse for a good knees-up. Gynaikratia on 8 January is a day of role reversal in villages in northern Greece. Women spend the day in kafeneia (cafés) and other social centres where men usually congregate, while the men stay at home to do housework. The Greek carnival season runs through February-March over the three weeks before the beginning of Lent, and features fancy dress, feasting, traditional dancing and general merrymaking. Easter is the most significant festival in Greece, with candle-lit processions, feasting and fireworks displays. Emphasis is placed on the Resurrection rather than on the Crucifixion, so it is a joyous occasion. There are numerous summer festivals across the country, the most famous being the Hellenic Festival (mid-June to late September), which hosts drama and music in ancient theatres.
Thinking about the location of Greece, what body of water might this be?
Name 3 Greek Gods that ancient Greeks may have prayed to.
What would they have been praying for to each of the gods you chose?
Witness A Legend in the Making
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Discover how
Harley-Davidson mixes tradition with technology to assemble motorcycles with
that Harley look, sound and feel. Tour the York Vehicle Operations for a close
look at the parts manufacturing processes and the assembly of Harley-Davidson's
Softail and Touring motorcycles.
The new Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center (opened May 2002) celebrates the people,
products and processes of Harley-Davidson's York Vehicle Operations. The center
features exhibits on the manufacturing and assembly operations of the plant as
well as plant history, sit-on bikes, a theater, children's area and souvenir
shop. Then, your tour begins with a short movie before being led to the shop
floor for your journey throughout the manufacturing and assembly areas.
Would you drive a motorcycle? Ride on the back of one? How do you feel about the no helmet law they are proposing in Pennsylvania right now?
This is the west side of the Harley Davidson plant. Do you know where it is located? Can you name another city where a plant is located?
What technical area here at Tech do you think are trained for this field and would make the best workers at the Harley Davidson plant?