2008 ~ Stamps of the World

History of Philately

Introduction. The story of philately is one that goes back to about the year 1841 when the first stamp collectors in the world began to em...

In time far Christmas, Àland Post issues its forth set of Christmas decorations. The artist behind this set of decorations is we...

George Grard (1901-1984) is acknowledged as one of thè greatest Belgian scuiptors. His most famous piece is "La Mer", nickname...

Por most people, walking and biking are leisure and holidaying pursuits or moments of relaxa-tion during a busy workday. They ar...

Were you captivated by handed-down tales related by your parents or grandparents? Do you know about thè superstitious beliefs of past genera...

While Belgium was a pioneer in thè organisation of World's Fairs (Antwerp 1885 and 1930; Brussels 1897,1910 and 1935; Liege, 193...

The Olympics go to China for thè first lime ever between 8 and 24 August 2008. The Chinese are committed to using thè world's gre...

Countess Fabiola de Mora y Aragon was born in Madrid on 11 June 1928. Fabiola grew up with six siblings, as a member of a centuries-old Span...