History Schmistory, Olympics Edition: Gold is old school!
Monday, July 30, 2012
The last Olympic gold medals that were made entirely out of gold were awarded in 1912. Gold spray paint probably became popular soon after that…
No wonder this tasted like chocolate!
History Schmistory, Olympics Addition: Ring Em’ In!
Saturday, July 28, 2012
The five Olympic rings represent the five major regions of the world – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania! The rings will always bring us together.
Recognize this hot spot?
Featured Video: The Wall of Mirrors, Versailles
Friday, June 22, 2012
Here’s an update from MarcoNaut, Siena!
http://youtu.be/u-vIwmcxpY0
MarcoNauts Abroad: The AP European History Tour in France & Germany
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
OK, MarcoNauts! Summer abroad is here! American teens and MarcoNauts Matt and Siena will be taking to the air, rails, and internets to keep you posted on the latest in boring churches, soporific museums, and lifeless palaces now filled with curious, cloying, portly, petulant tourists. Can’t wait! Just look for “sienajeakle” or “mattjeakle” in the byline to see who wrote the post. You’ll notice Siena writing a lot about food and fashion, while Matt is likely to focus on comedy. Both Matt and Siena are high school students preparing for AP European History courses next year, so you can learn along with them.
And let us know about your own travels as we shrink this Big Blue Marble down small enough to marvel at it and have a laugh or two.
Summer Abroad: Bella Firenze!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Summer is almost here & the time to travel is upon us! Check out this featured sneak peak of the beautiful city of Florence. Ciao!
Summer Abroad: Gabi’s Travel Tips
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Preparing for the summer vacation of a lifetime? Gabi’s here to help you remember some simple tips before you take off!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Friday, May 11, 2012
This mother’s day, tell your Mama you love her. Â In 10 languages!
Take a flying leap year, Caesar!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Did you know that Julius Caesar was the father of Leap Year? The early Romans had a 355 day calendar and to keep festivals occurring around the same season each year a 22 or 23 day month was created every second year. Julius Caesar decided to simplify things and added days to different months of the year to create the 365 day calendar, the actual calculation were made by Caesar’s astronomer, Sosigenes. Every fourth year following the 28th day of Februarius (February 29th) one day was to be added, making every fourth year a leap year.
Check out Team Marco Polo on KING-TVs New Day Northwest!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Marco on KING TV’s “New Day Northwest!”
Monday, December 19, 2011
Marco shows Seattle the Santa Dance!
