...but it failed to keep out Ghengis Khan

March 20th 2007
Well, what can I say - I’m no connoisseur… it’s definitely a wall and a pretty good one at that, but I don’t know that I’d go as far as saying it was ‘great’. I feel that comment is justified given that it didn’t actually achieve its main purpose, that of keeping the Mongols over their side…. now in my book that’s a non-compliance to specification. Of course it may have been t ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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Geoff Long and Lexa Wokersien

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Hi there everybody, We hope you enjoy reading about our exploits whilst we're on our 16 month BIG TRIP. Many people have asked why we are going and in an attempt to explain here is a quote from the famous British explorer Eric Shipton. "In these days of upheaval and violent change, when the basic values of today are the vain and shattered dreams of tomorrow, there is much to be said for the philosphy which aims at living a full life while the opportunity offers. There are few treasures of more lasting worth than the experience of a way of life that is itself wholly satisfying. Such, aft... full info

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