the Brazilian national team. This makes him today the top scorer for Brazil equal to Neymar. 1281 total goals And of course, Pele became a soccer legend for scoring an impressive number of goals during his career. Before turning to acting, writing and producing, the elusive Brazilian striker ...
1- The castle of Commarque The château de Commarque is a medieval fortress located not far from Sarlat. According to legend, this castle was the setting for clandestine love affairs between the daughter of the Count of Commarque and the son of a rival family. Mad with rage, the Count of Comm ...
t-see attraction if you want to visit Nottinghamshire following in the footsteps of Robin Hood is the village of Edwinstowe and its St. Mary's Church. Legend has it that Robin Hood married sweet Marianne in this church. This is not surprising since the charming village of Edwinstowe is located on t ...
ression that it has inspired other literary and cinematic works. He has even become one of the most well-known monsters in the Western world, and his legend continues notably during the Bram Stoker Festival in Dublin, Ireland. 2- Where does the name Dracula come from? As the character of Dracula has ...
th century Sicily and died a martyr. This saint is often depicted wearing her eyes on a plate or in a cup because, according to one version of her legend, she gouged out her eyes to keep away potential suitors and remain faithful to her faith. In Scandinavia, the story of this saint would have ...
the Earth, while the magical creatures could rule 'the buried part of the world', in the hidden places, in the forest or under the earth. According to legend, this is where the leprechauns continue to live, hiding in the bushes and gullies. 2- There are only male leprechauns The second thing to ...
cles. As early as 2011, this manufacturer participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a hybrid vehicle, the Porsche 919. In 2015, the brand won this legendary race for the 17th time with its 919 Hybrid, a feat it repeated the following year. 5- Why is the Porsche brand legendary? The Porsche brand ...
1- For its local legend Medieval town nestled in the Gorges du Tarn, Sainte-Enimie has all the charm of a postcard village with its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and grain market hall. In addition to its picturesque streets, this former commune in the Lozère department, incorporated into ...
covered all over the world, but the band just released a previously unheard song titled "Now and Then" on November 2, 2023. This song, which saw the legendary English band reunite through artificial intelligence, has topped the British charts according to Official Charts, the organization that comp ...
about this plant. It doesn't necessarily bloom at the beginning of May. In nature, the blooming of Lily of the Valley spans from April to July. The legend that this plant blooms for May 1st is rarely confirmed, although the graceful clusters of bell-shaped flowers are symbolically linked to this d ...
rector, succeeding Guy Forget. Who holds the record for the most victories at Roland Garros? With 14 titles at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal has entered the legend and holds a record that will be very difficult to match... Even though the Spanish player was eliminated early by Alexander Zverev in 202 ...
t-Sauveur neighborhood and the County City, is the oldest part of the center of Aix-en-Provence. You can see the Saint-Sauveur Cathedral, which according to legend was built on a temple of Apollo. This cathedral has a remarkable architecture as it has three naves of different styles (Romanesque, Go ...
s were attributed various magical properties and were used as talismans against witchcraft. In Greek mythology, the origin of red coral is linked to the legend of Perseus. After defeating Medusa, the hero supposedly placed the gorgon's head on a cushion of seaweed. It, soaked in blood, turned to st ...
tlantic'. The other winners Marc Pajot, Philippe Poupon, Laurent Bourgnon, Michel Desjoyeaux, Lionel Lemonchois and Ellen MacArthur have forged the legend of this legendary race. Edition 2022 This edition of the Route du Rhum will start from Saint-Malo on Sunday, November 06, 2022. But the c ...
h, Vienna, and other European cities. This train did not just cross Europe; it also offered its passengers a luxurious setting that helped forge its legend. The interwar period: the golden age of the Orient Express At the end of the 19th century, travelers on the Orient Express made the journey fro ...
s killed the Giants, an episode known as the Gigantomachy. As the island is scattered with colossal granite blocks, which seem to balance on the arid ground, legend has it that Hercules buried the Giants under these rocks after defeating them. This episode recounts that the Giants attacked the gods ...
idden in her music scores and microfilms hidden... in her bra! 4- She fought for black rights in the United States Of course, Josephine Baker became a legend as a singer and dancer. But beyond her dazzling career, she was a woman of struggle. Not only did she risk her life as a resistance fig ...
the city centre and in the neighbourhoods, transforming the city into an open-air art gallery. Every evening, visitors will be able to rediscover the legend of Saint Nicolas thanks to a video mapping on the façade of the Town Hall. A moment full of colors and music to share with the family, at 6 ...
till present on some traditional figurines, their role has become more decorative than utilitarian. 3- This character has inspired many tales and legends In its region of origin, the Ore Mountains, there is a legend about the Nutcracker. It is said that a very rich, lonely and bitter peasant ...
by the Tourist Office. Pick up the free brochure from the Tourist Office and set off in the footsteps of the lion and the giant Sletto! A local legend says that this giant founded the town of Sélestat and gave it its name. As for the lion's paws, they are a nod to the one that adorns the cit ...
