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The Year the Stars Fell: A Terrifying Meteor Shower in 1833

Many Plains Native Americans kept a pictorial calendar. In a circular pattern, they would picture the most memorable event that year. In 1833, the local tribes all recorded the same thing. Images of stars raining down on Earth.

Many Plains Native Americans kept a pictorial calendar. In a circular pattern, they would picture the most memorable event that year. In 1833, the local tribes all recorded the same thing. Images of stars raining down on Earth. It was referred to as “the year the stars fell.” On November 13, 1833, the largest meteor shower ever witnessed occurred. An estimated 72,000 shooting stars per hour…

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Detroit Michigan: It's Not What You Think! 3 DAYS VISITING DETROIT

hen most people think of Detroit, they think of its downfall. Losing over half its population over several decades, the city has faced serious challenges. But the city is changing. It has amazing food, culture, art, and unique history.

When most people think of Detroit, they think of its downfall. Losing over half its population over several decades, the city has faced serious challenges. But the city is changing. It has amazing food, culture, art, and unique history. Join Colorado Martini as we share some of the top things we did in Detroit and show you what it’s like to visit today! See more Click red button to view…

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Discovering Dearborn, Michigan: Ford's Legacy Unveiled

Dearborn Michigan Part 1: Dearborn, Michigan is home to Ford Motor Company's world headquarters, as well as the fantastic Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Historical Park. Our recent trip to Dearborn revealed the significant impact of Henry Ford..

Dearborn Michigan Part 1: Dearborn, Michigan is home to Ford Motor Company’s world headquarters, as well as the fantastic Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Historical Park. Our recent trip to Dearborn revealed the significant impact of Henry Ford and his company on the city. We will share the sights and sounds that Henry Ford and his family left behind in Dearborn by visiting the…

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Motor City's DECEASED | Henry Ford, Dodge Brothers, Rosa Parks, Edsel Ford, Aretha Franklin

Famous graves: we explore the graves of some Detroit, Michigan's famous car entrepreneurs, famous singer Aretha Franklin, and activist Rosa Parks.

Famous graves: we explore the graves of some Detroit, Michigan’s famous car entrepreneurs, famous singer Aretha Franklin, and activist Rosa Parks. See more Click red button to view video. Visit Generations Found on YouTube

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The house that inspired a horror movie at the edge of Cheesman Park in Denver

In Denver, Colorado is a beautiful 80.7-acre grassy knoll known as Cheesman Park. East of Denver’s Capitol Hill, the park boasts greenery, gardens, the Cheesman Pavilion & about 2,000 buried bodies.

In Denver, Colorado is a beautiful 80.7-acre grassy knoll known as Cheesman Park. East of Denver’s Capitol Hill, the park boasts greenery, gardens, the Cheesman Pavilion & about 2,000 buried bodies. It is common knowledge that Cheesman Park and the Denver Botanical Gardens were once cemeteries that date back to the 1800’s. Over time, several of the remains and coffin pieces have been discovered…

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Malibu California in 48 Hours

Malibu is a beach city in the Santa Monica Mountain region of Los Angeles County, California. This beach city is tucked away about 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles. It is known for its strip of beaches stretching 21 miles along the ocean

Malibu is a beach city in the Santa Monica Mountain region of Los Angeles County, California. This beach city is tucked away about 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles. It is known for its strip of beaches stretching 21 miles along the Pacific Ocean and its celebrity homes. I was recently in Malibu for a quick family visit. I had certain things on my bucket list during my 48 hours in town.…

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The real Carrie Ingalls from Little House in the Prairie briefly lived in Colorado

Carrie Ingalls Swanzey was the younger sister of famous "Little House on the Prairie" author Laura Ingalls Wilder. The cold climate of the north was hard on Carrie' asthma. She traveled to several places.

Carrie Ingalls Swanzey was the younger sister of famous “Little House on the Prairie” author Laura Ingalls Wilder. The cold climate of the north was hard on Carrie’ asthma. She traveled to several places in her young adulthood seeking a more comfortable climate, including Colorado and Wyoming. During her late-teen years Carrie was a typesetter for the De Smet News in South Dakota. Along with…

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The 8 Remaining Drive-Ins of Colorado: one in which you can rent a hotel room

There is nothing like the experience of enjoying a movie while being in the great outdoors. But drive-ins have become a thing of the past. Very few still exist around the United States. Below are some of the drive-in theaters still in existence in Colorado. Some are open only on the weekends or 7 days a week. If you travel throughout Colorado during the summer months. This would be a great…

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Teotihuacán, Ancient Mexico's Mysterious Metropolis

We explore the ancient city of Teotihuacán, just outside Mexico City. The gigantic pyramids should be one of the ancient wonders of the world. This site is a must visit when in central Mexico.

In this video, we explore the ancient city of Teotihuacán, just outside Mexico City. The gigantic pyramids should be one of the ancient wonders of the world. This site is a must visit when in central Mexico. See more Click red button to view video. Visit Generations Found on YouTube

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St. Vrain State Park in the Firestone / Longmont Colorado is a family-friendly destination for visitors seeking a peaceful and simple outdoor break that is close to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park and freeway access.

St. Vrain State Park in the Firestone / Longmont Colorado is a family-friendly destination for visitors seeking a peaceful and simple outdoor break that is close to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park and freeway access. It’s an easy drive from Denver or Fort Collins, located on Highway 119 just off I-25 (Exit 240). This nature and people-friendly park offers 689 acres of land and 228 acres…

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Before there were cat videos there was this film

Long before there were cat videos on the internet came this 1947 cat film. A 1956 article in the Washington Star reported this was screened at WTOP and the film projection room was filled twice by people wanting to see it.

Long before there were cat videos on the internet came this 1947 cat film. A 1956 article in the Washington Star reported this was screened at WTOP and the film projection room was filled twice by people wanting to see it. Variety of April 1948 reports the cat film was banned by the New York state censor as “indecent” because it showed kittens being born. Ten years later, the Schools Motion…

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Denver's magnificent mansions from the past: Bailey Mansion, 1600 Ogden Street

When I first started getting interested in locating stories about historic homes and buildings in the Denver metro area. The Bailey Mansion at 1600 Ogden Street in downtown Denver caught my eye.

When I first started getting interested in locating stories about historic homes and buildings in the Denver metro area. The Bailey Mansion at 1600 Ogden Street in downtown Denver caught my eye. The Mansion is located at the corner of 16th Street and Ogden in downtown Denver. It granger is a great example of Denver’s once prominent gold and silver mining spoils. The stone mansion was built for…

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FAMOUS GRAVES: Where is Conquistador Cortez Burial Crypt? Aka: Hernán Cortés

Hernan Cortes (aka Conquistador Cortez) is currently buried at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Jesus the Nazarene, in Mexico City, Mexico. In 1566, his family requested that Cortes be reburied in New Spain, which today is Mexico.

Hernan Cortes (aka Conquistador Cortez) is currently buried at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Jesus the Nazarene, in Mexico City, Mexico. In 1566, his family requested that Cortes be reburied in New Spain, which today is Mexico. Come visit the church with us as we tell you the story how Cortez ended up in this church. See more Click red button to view video. Visit Generations…

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The bizarre story of General Santa Anna's leg and why it is in a U.S. museum

At one time General Santa Anna had two good legs. But during a raid on his camp, he left one leg behind at a lunch table. Now it sits in an U.S. museum and Mexico has never asked for it back.

At one time General Santa Anna had two good legs. But during a raid on his camp, he left one leg behind at a lunch table. Now it sits in an U.S. museum and Mexico has never asked for it back. If you are not familiar with General Santa Anna, he led many battles during the Mexican American War and was Mexico’s President many times. He is also the very same Santa Anna that led a 13-day siege near…

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Northern Lights (Auroras) possibility this week

According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, located in Northern Colorado, a solar flare (Coronal Mass Ejections - CME), produced by sunspot Region 3697 earlier in the period will likely enhance the Earth's magnetic field this weekend.

According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, located in Northern Colorado, a solar flare (Coronal Mass Ejections – CME), produced by sunspot Region 3697 earlier in the period will likely enhance the Earth’s magnetic field this weekend. A CME is an eruption of solar material from a sunspot region on the sun. When material arrives at the Earth, a geomagnetic storm can result. This weekend’s…

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RARE FOOTAGE: The Story of the Panama Canal by Theodore Roosevelt

RARE FOOTAGE: This is the story of the Panama Canal by Theodore Roosevelt. Back in the day, President T. Roosevelt made this film about the Panama Canal. When I came across it, I felt like I had found a hidden treasure. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have

RARE FOOTAGE: This is the story of the Panama Canal by Theodore Roosevelt. Back in the day, President T. Roosevelt made this film about the Panama Canal. When I came across it, I felt like I had found a hidden treasure. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have: See more Click red button to view video. Visit Colorado Martini on YouTube

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Mexico City WALKING THE STREETS: Polanco and Bosque de Chapultepec | Amazing Neighborhood and Park

Mexico City, Mexico has a lot to offer the traveler. There are many areas to choose from: some bad and some amazing. The Polanco and Bosque de Chapultepec area found to be an amazing place to stay when visiting Mexico City's version of Central Park

Mexico City, Mexico has a lot to offer the traveler. There are many areas to choose from: some bad and some amazing. The Polanco and Bosque de Chapultepec area found to be an amazing place to stay when visiting Mexico City’s version of Central Park, the Bosque de Chapultepec, the Museo Nacional de Antropología (The National Anthropology Museum), and many more museums. The area is filled with…