‘Pillory’ is not quite the correct term – there is no direct equivalent. ‘Shame Pole’ describes it better: criminals were manacled to the pillar and put on public display. This one dates from 1563. It actually is a re-purposed Roman road marker.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
The church is part of Goa’s Portuguese heritage and dates from the early 1600s. It was, however, more or less
In the last few years Indians have started to appreciate their country’s beaches.
This temple was built in the early 18th century. The appearance of its central prayer hall complex is reminiscent of
