September 2014 – Sightseers' Delight

Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world?

September 29, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The face is instantly recognizable: The woman, probably in her 20s or 30s, looks toward the viewer with an almost emotionless expression. Questions abound, yet the Mona Lisa is probably the most famous painting in the world.

Field goal in closing seconds lifts Denison to victory over Ohio Wesleyan

September 28, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Matt Puracchio booted a 25-yard field goal with five seconds remaining in regulation to lift Denison to a 34-31 victory over rival Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday.

General

Rhodes defeats Berry in defensive battle

September 27, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Rhodes’ high-scoring offense failed to find its rhythm on Saturday, but the visiting Lynx managed to grind out a 12-0 victory over Berry.

General

Gallery: Rhodes defeats Berry, 12-0

September 27, 2014 Todd DeFeo

News

Southern Museum to Break Ground on Expanded Research Center

September 25, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History on Friday will break ground on an 8,700-square-foot expansion to its research center.

Family Friendly Las Vegas

September 20, 2014 Merilee Kern

When considering where to go on a vacation with children, Las Vegas may not be on the top of your list. However, this city boasts an extensive array kid-friendly, world-class activity, entertainment, and dining options as well as extraordinary hotels and resorts with accommodation options that will keep kids separate from the casino atmosphere.

A Guard Watches Over the Tower on London

Seven reasons to visit London (as if you needed a formal list of reasons)

September 20, 2014 Todd DeFeo

London is a truly world-class city with something for everyone from fashion to art to history, and a visitor’s time in London is all but guaranteed to be too short.

London calling: ‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’

September 19, 2014 Todd DeFeo

London’s culture and sense of being is built on history. There is nary a corner of the city that doesn’t hold a great story and serve as the backdrop of some great event that helped shaped not only London and England, but the world at large, for in many ways the history of London — and frankly, that of England — is the story of the world.

News

Reports: Voters in Scotland vote to stay with UK

September 19, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Voters in Scotland on Thursday opted to stay a part of the United Kingdom, defeating a move to end a 307-year union and move forward as an independent country.

Museums in London, Bath top TripAdvisor awards

September 18, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Four London attractions and one in Bath were named among the top five in Trip Advisor’s 2014 Travellers’ Choice awards in the United Kingdom.