Mumbai (Bombay) History

Mumbai owes its colourful present to its equally interesting past.Originally a group of seven islands inhabited by Koli fishermen, the area was surrendered to Portugal in 1534, who called it ‘Bom Bahia’ meaning ‘the good bay’.The English arrived in the early 17th century and the Portuguese handed them the city in 1661 as part of a dowry to King Charles

Democratic Republic of Congo Shopping and nightlife

Shopping in Democratic Republic of CongoLocal craftware includes bracelets, ebony carvings and paintings. The large towns all have markets and shopping centres, selling everything from fresh ginger to baskets and African carvings.Shopping hoursMon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1500-1800.Nightlife in Democratic Republic of CongoKinshasa is the best place for nightlife,

Massachusetts History, Language and Culture

History of MassachusettsNative American tribes were the original inhabitants of Massachusetts until the first European settlement was established by the Pilgrims, who landed at Plymouth aboard the Mayflower in 1620. The Pilgrims, who had emigrated from England to the New World to escape religious persecution, developed friendly relations with the Native