Category Archives: History

The Hittite Capital

Posted on May 7, 2014 by vanbraman

Today we spent the afternoon exploring the ruins of Hattusha, the Hittite capital. The rest of the day was spent getting to and from Hattusha as it was a good three hour drive from Ankara. We left the hotel at … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted on April 27, 2014 by vanbraman

Yom HaShoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day began a few hours ago at sundown. Since this is a Jewish holiday it does not have a set date on our modern calendar. Yom HaShoah is on the 27th of Nissan, but since … Continue reading →

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