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1). "Nature's Fireworks" - A Beginner's Guide to OPAL - Part 2 W Although the largest opal fields are in Australia, opal is also found throughout the world from Europe to the South Americas, North America and South 2). "Nature's Fireworks" - A Beginner's Guide to OPAL - Part 3 A All of the significant opal deposits in Australia during the last 100 years are located within or surrounding the Great Artesian Basin. The most impo 3). "Nature's Fireworks" - A Beginner's Guide to OPAL - Part 4 M Individuals rather than large mining companies do mining in the Australian opal fields. The reason for this is that opal is particularly elusive; it 4). "Nature's Fireworks" - A Beginner's Guide to OPAL - Part 5 T During the Cretaceous period (65-140 million years ago) deserts were an inland sea teeming with life. The sea gradually receded laying the foundation 5). "Nature's Fireworks" - A Beginner's Guide to OPAL - Part 6/7 In this, the final instalment, we learn what factors are involved when determining the value of an Opal and the meanings behind some of those terms us 6). "Natures Fireworks" - A Guide to OPAL - Pt 1 Myths, Legends This 7 part series has been written for the novice opal collector or admirer who has little or no knowledge about opal.It is hoped that by re 7). A short biography on some of Europe's most loved and hated M Vlad Tepes or Dracula was born in 1431, in the fortress of Sighisoara, Romania. His father was the military governor of Transylvania and a member of 8). Nature's Fireworks - A Beginner's Guide to OPAL - Part 1; My This 7 part series has been written for the novice opal collector or admirer who has little or no knowledge about opal. It is hop 9). The Evolution of the British Castle – A Short History Since Greek and Roman times, man has strived to establish some type of a fortification for protection and shelter. Over the pursuing centuries these 10). The Ghosts of the Tower of London Pt1 Over the coming week, I hope to lead you on a journey of discovery and adventure. Briefly taking a glimpse into a past so horrid. Of haunting tales a 11). The Ghosts of The Tower of London Pt2 In this final instalment of The Ghosts of the Tower of London, you will learn about the fate of Catherine Howard and discover the treachery be 12). The Ghosts of Windsor Castle Windsor Castle is one of the many homes of the present Queen 13). The History of Lancaster Castle Pt1 Welcome to Lancaster Castle or as it is commonly known John O’ Gaunt’s 14). The History of Lancaster Castle Pt2 Welcome to part 2 of the history of Lancaster Castle. In this final instalment we cover the Pendle Witch Trials, Take a brief glimpse into life at