Today in History – Sept. 7
Comments OffToday is Monday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2009. There are 115 days left in the year. This is Labor Day. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 7, 1940, Nazi Germany began its eight-month blitz of Britain during World War II with the first air attack on London. On this date: In 1533, England’s [...]
Panama — The Metropolitan Cathedral
Comments OffThe cathedral is found in Casco Viejo and reflects the Spanish presence due to the building’s dimensions and age. It’s construction lasted more than 108 years, built between 1688 and 1796. It is an example of the religious colonial architecture of Panama. It has a stone carved façade which is flanked by two towers housing [...]
Places to Visit in Panama
Panama is considered as one of the key crossroads in the world, serving as a land bridge between North and South America. It is also the waterway between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Panama has everything that qualifies it as a Central American hotspot – a teeming wildlife, wonderful sandy beaches, a haven for scuba [...]
History Of Panama II
Comments OffMilitary Coups and Coalitions From 1903 until 1968, Panama was a constitutional democracy dominated by a commercially oriented oligarchy. During the 1950s, the Panamanian military began to challenge the oligarchy’s political hegemony. In October 1968, Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid, twice elected president and twice ousted by the Panamanian military, was ousted for a third time [...]
History of Panama I
Comments OffHere is a l ittle history on panama.. as we go we will get more spcific on the history of panama but here is a synopsis that you might enjoy.. Panama’s history has been shaped by the evolution of the world economy and the ambitions of great powers. Rodrigo de Bastidas, sailing westward from Venezuela [...]
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