Tower of London surrounded by ceramic poppies, art installation created by Paul Cummins in honor of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I, London, England (© Philip Sayer/Alamy)(Bing United States)
Today in the United States, we honor all who have served.What will you do to say thanks?
Those are ceramic poppies surrounding this iconic building.And each one of the “flowers” is a symbol
Today’s observance is a tradition that’s nearly a century old…But there’s a lot about it that may surprise you
From its earliest construction in the 1080s, this building has been a palace, a prison, a zoo, a place to keep the Crown Jewels, and many other things besides.But there’s no mistaking its original role as a fortress stronghold
