Mayan Sites – Palennque

DFN: I didn’t make it to Palennque, but, I did make it to Uxmal and Chichen Itza. I’ve got Palennque on my ‘hit’ list.
Maya Site of Palennque History
By: Willigers
http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Maya-Site-Of-Palenque-History/792538
Enclosed and surrounded by dense jungle forest with pervasive mahogany, cedar and sapodilla trees, frequently shrouded in fog lies the Maya site of Palenque. Resting on the [...]

Who gave France the gift of wine?

DFN: Yet another thing to blame the greeks for!
Ancient Greeks, not Romans gave France the gift of wine
By ANI October 23rd, 2009
http://blog.taragana.com/n/ancient-greeks-not-romans-gave-france-the-gift-of-wine-204537/
LONDON – A new study by Cambridge University suggests that that the French may owe their passion for wine to Ancient Greeks, who introduced the drink in the country.
The research, by Prof Paul Cartledge, [...]