Its been such a fun ride, but the Paris Olympics are coming to a close. These games have featured so many incredible athletes at the very best. We’ve featured some of them here these past two weeks, but there are so many  fascinating people we can’t wait to see more of. Keep an eye on these other talents, and of course their awesome houses, here on VirtualGlobetrotting!

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The “Greek Freak” was a flagbearer for his native Greece in Paris, though his team failed to medal. The two-time NBA MVP is an international superstar with a net worth of $70 million. As a long time member of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, his home is a 10,000-square-foot house in River Hills, Wisconsin. This huge house with a gym, pool, and wine cellar, has been passed around by members of the Bucks organization for many years.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's House

Joel Embiid

Another basketball big man, Cameroon-born Joel Embiid represented the United States in Paris. Embiid, also a former NBA MVP, lives a more urban life in the home of his team, The Philadelphia 76ers. His net worth of $85 million affords him a Center City penthouse with a 1,000-square-foot private outdoor space and a pool and hot tub overlooking the city of Brotherly Love. Embiid listed this property in January 2024 for $5.5 million.

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Joel Embiid's House

Coco Gauff

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff was eliminated from the tennis draws earlier than should would have liked, but the 20-year old US Open winner gets to return beautiful home in Boynton Beach, Florida. Gauff’s net worth is $3.5 million but she has plenty of time to earn more money and maybe some Olympic hardware!

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Coco Gauff's House

Katie Ledecky

American swimmer Katie Ledecky is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time. She came into Paris with ten Olympic medals and left with four more. One of the most dominant Olympians since 2012, Ledecky landed a $7-million endorsement deal with swimwear brand TYR. Ledecky, who hails originally from Bethesda, Maryland, moved her base of operations from Stanford in California, to the University of Florida in 2021. Her house in Gainesville rests in a nice wooded area. Katie Ledecky’s net worth is $5 million.

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Katie Ledecky's house

Naomi Osaka

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka was once the number-one ranked player in the world before stepping away from the sport to have her first child. She came back this year for her second Olympics but was unable to advance through the first round. Osaka has won four major championships and in 2021 was the highest-paid female athlete in the world. Osaka’s net worth is $45 million. She purchased her 6,855-square-foot home in Tarzana, California from popstar Nick Lachey in 2022.

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Naomi Osaka's House

Sha’Carri Richardson

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is one of the fastest women in the world, winning a silver medal at the 100m in Paris. Her success on the track has led to endorsement deals from Nike, Powerade, and Sprite. She moved from her hometown of Dallas, Texas to this 2,461-square-foot house in Clermont, Florida in 2022. With a net worth of $1.5 million, she was able to drop $580,000 on this suburban home with a pool.

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Sha'Carri Richardson's house

We hope you’ve enjoyed the Olympics as much as we have and that you’ve had fun checking out the homes of some of the greats we’ve seen over the past fortnight! Keep checking in with VGT for more celebrity homes and other cool places we can see from the sky!

The United States Men’s basketball team is absolutely loaded with talent and big names but two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry is a standout among greats. The 36-year-old point guard has won four NBA championships but had not represented his country in the Olympics before this year. He is now part of a squad that is the overwhelming favorite to win gold. The semifinals are today!

Steph Curry’s net worth is around $180 million. He earns over $50 million per season playing for the Golden State Warriors and has major endorsement deals with Nike and Under Armour. He and his wife, Ayesha, have also been very active in real estate, buying and selling many high-value properties over the years. Let’s take a look at their current portfolio.

Atherton, California

Steph and Ayesha Curry recently moved to a brand-new home in Atherton, California. They paid a reported $30 million for this 18,000-square-foot, 2-acre mansion.

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Steph Curry's House

Malibu, California

The brand-new Atherton house is nice, but this $50-million, 17-acre mansion in the Malibu bluffs is absolutely breathtaking. This house boasts over 12,000 square feet of living space and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

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Steph Curry's Malibu House

Winter Park, Florida

The most recent addition to the Currys’ empire is this $2.1-million home in Winter Park, Florida. Though certainly modest compared to what we’ve seen so far, it’s not a bad crash pad for Curry’s golf trips to Florida!

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Steph Curry's House

Waxhaw, North Carolina

Like many wealthy athletes, Steph Curry also keeps a house near his hometown. Curry was born and raised in Charlotte, NC where his father, Dell Curry, played for the NBA’s Hornets. Curry bought this 8,000-square-foot house in 2011 for around $12.5 million.

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Stephen Curry's House

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Here at VGT, we love tennis, and an Olympics Summer is like getting an extra major tournament! The men’s singles medal matches begin today in what should be some of the most exciting competition of the Paris games. The tennis has been played at Roland Garros, the annual site of the French Open.

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Roland Garros

The favorite to win gold in Paris is Serbian great Novak Djokovic. Having already defeated his old rival Rafael Nadal earlier in the tournament, he should be primed to take on any competitor.

Novak Djokovic has a net worth of $240 million, with $184 million in career winnings and additional revenue from endorsement deals with brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Lacoste. Of course, his real estate portfolio is extremely impressive.

Marbella, Spain

Novak Djokovic’s primary residence since 2020 is this nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom Moroccan-style mansion in Spain. This house has been featured on his social media and stands out due to its marble floors, crystal chandeliers, Turkish bath, indoor gym, and tennis court. He bought this property for $10 million.

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Novak Djokovic's House

Monte Carlo

Before moving to Spain, Djokovic primarily spent his time in Monaco, near the pro tennis hotspot Monte Carlo Country Club. This high-rise condo has a prime location with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and notoriously friendly tax laws.

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Novak Djokovic's Apartment

Serbia

Djokovic picked up this penthouse apartment in his native Serbia for $675,000 in 2018. The lavish 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property overlooks Lake Pavlovac near the town of Irig.

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Novak Djokovic's house

New York City

Novak Djokovic has also invested in property stateside, having previously owned luxury condos in Miami Beach. He currently owns two units in SoHo’s 565 Broome building. Each unit is over 2,000 square feet. Though they are not connected they are on the same floor!

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Novak Djokovic's apartments

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Le Golf National

Olympic golf begins today at le Golf National! This highly renowned course opened in 1990 and has hosted Ryder Cup and French Open events. The best golfers in the world will try their hand at mastering it’s famed course, Albatros, known for its water hazards and overall difficulty. One great golfer will be taking home a gold medal, maybe to one of the homes on VGT!

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le Golf National

Rory McIlroy

Having spent more than 100 weeks as the number-one golfer in the world, Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy will surely be one of the favorites to win a medal in Paris. He competed in the Tokyo Olympics and was one of seven golfers who competed in a sudden-death tiebreaker for the Bronze, which was ultimately won by Pan Cheng-tsung of Chinese Taipei. McIloroy’s hoping for better results this time around!

Rory McIlroy is one of the highest-paid athletes on the planet, earning $40-50 million per year from tournament winnings and endorsements, including a $100-million deal with TaylorMade. His net worth is estimated to be $170 million. His current home is in the golf-mecca Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Florida. It is a massive 12,800-square-foot mansion on 2.4 acres. He bought the house from golfer Ernie Els for $10 million in 2017.

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Rory McIlroy's House (formerly Ernie Els')

Scottie Scheffler

Appearing in his first Olympics, American Scottie Scheffler is coming off a 2024 Masters victory and one is of the hottest golfers coming into Paris. Scheffler’s net worth is $90 million. He has earned $60 million in prize money, with the rest coming from endorsements with brands such as TaylorMade, Nike, and Rolex. Scottie Scheffler’s house is a relatively modest $2.1-million home in Dallas, Texas. Having turned down a reported $150-million deal to join the LIV golf league, it is clear that there are more important things than money for Scheffler, perhaps Olympic glory?

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Scottie Scheffler's House

Jason Day

Though he qualified for the Olympics in 2016 (the first time since 1904 that golf was an Olympic sport), Asutralian golfer Jason Day withdrew from competition due to concerns about the Zika virus in Brazil (Day’s wife was pregnant at the time). Injuries and sub-par play prevented his qualification in 2020, but he has qualified in 2024. The long journey to Olympic competition should fuel Day, who won the 2015 PGA Championship and is a former number-one-ranked golfer. His 5,800-square-foot Ohio home boasts 400 feet of reservoir frontage. He bought the home in 2010 for $2.425 million and lives there with his wife and four children. Jason Day’s net worth is $50 million.

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Jason Day's House

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Leading the United States’ Men’s Basketball Team in Paris is none other than the great King James. The four-time NBA MVP’s very large trophy collection already includes three Olympic medals (a bronze from 2004 Athens and two golds from 2008 Beijing and 2012 London) and he’s back to try to get one more.

The 39-year-old NBA veteran is the most famous person out of the ten thousand competing in Parisand with a net worth of $800 million, he’s also the richest! LeBron James makes an annual salary of $52 million from the Los Angeles Lakers and as much as $100 million annually from endorsement deals with brands like Nike, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola. Of course, with that kind of wealth, he’s built a real estate portfolio worth at least $80 million. Let’s take a look at some of his houses.

Brentwood, Los Angeles

The centerpiece of LeBron James’ real estate empire (so far) is his 16,000-square-foot mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles. LeBron bought this house for $24.5 million in 2017. The 8-bedroom, 11-bathroom house includes a pool, wine cellar, game room, home theatre, cigar room, and an indoor-outdoor gym.  There’s also a spa with a steam room, sauna, and massage room. What else could he possibly need?

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LeBron James's House

Beverly Hills

Apparently what he needs is an even more incredible Los Angeles mansion! LeBron James bought this 2.5 acre property in 2020 for $36.8 million and then demolished the existing house in order to build his dream home. We’ll be watching from the skies to see how this progresses.

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Lebron James' House (Under Construction)

Akron, Ohio

LeBron James bought this absolutely massive 30,000-square-foot home in 2003 after signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The mansion is located in Fairlawn, Ohio near his native Akron. Though he’s living that LA life these days, he still keeps this mansion close to home.

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Lebron James' House

Childhood Home

LeBron’s childhood was much more modest. He was raised in part by his football coach Frank Walker, who lived here. Walker introduced LeBron to basketball when LeBron was nine years old.

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LeBron James' childhood home

I Promise School

Of course, LeBron James doesn’t spend all of his wealth into fancy houses for himself, he has always been charitable, especially in his hometown. He founded the ‘I Promise’ school in Akron, which services 1,300 children in need. The school provides tuition, uniforms, meals, and access to a food pantry, as well as tuition at the University of Akron for all graduates. LeBron James has proven to be a leader on and off the court and its no surprise he was nominated by his Olympic cohort to be one of the U.S. flag bearers for the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.

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LeBron James' I Promise School

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Representing the United States in Paris for her third Olympic games is the most decorated gymnast of all time, Simone Biles. Biles dominated the 2016 Brazil games, bringing home five total medals, including four golds. She withdrew from some events in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to a condition known as the “twisties” (when a gymnast starts to lose awareness of their positioning during acrobatic maneuvers) and she still managed to snag two more medals.

Though now 27 years old, Simone Biles remains a World Champion gymnast and many eyes will be on her as she returns to the Olympic stage in Paris. The artistic gymnastics events will be held from July 27 to August 5.

Simone Biles is one of the most marketable athletes in Olympic competition and earned more from endorsements than any other athlete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Her work with brands such as  Nike, Athleta, Visa, and Oreo has helped inflate her net worth to an estimated $20 million! So of course, you want to see her house, right?

New Spring, Texas Home

Simone Biles moved from Ohio to Texas when she was a child, to be raised by her grandfather. She has remained a Texas resident ever since, having bought a few nice properties in the Houston area. Her most recent acquisition is a plot of land on which she is developing a brand new home with her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens. This waterfront property has been featured on Biles’ social media as the project progresses.

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Simone Biles' House (under construction)

Current Spring, Texas Home

Biles and Owens purchased this house in 2020. Though she has a reputation for being frugal, about $750,000 was paid for this house. She still resides here until the new place is ready.

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Simone Biles' House

Family Home

Before settling in with her hubby, Biles lived with her family in this 6,000-square-foot house with a patio and a pool. Public records indicate it is still owned by the Biles family. Perhaps real-estate mogul is in Simone Biles’ post-gymnastics future?

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Simone Biles' House

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The Paris 2024 Olympics are finally here! Today, the historic opening ceremony graces the City of Light. Each competing nation will float down the Seine toward the Trocadero, where the Olympic cauldron will be lit in a first-of-its kind ceremony not held in a stadium.

Palais de Chaillot

More than ten thousand athletes will be competing in this year’s games, including some of the most famous in the world! They’ll arrive by boat at the site of the former Palais Trocadero, where the Palais de Chaillot was erected for the 1937 Paris Expo. This popular site features unrivaled views of the Eiffel Tower and will make a magnificent backdrop for this event.

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Palais de Chaillot

Eiffel Tower

Speaking of the Eiffel Tower, we’re sure you’ll be seeing a lot of it over the next couple of weeks, too. Constructed for the 1889 World’s Fair, this 1,000+-foot-tall wrought-iron tower is the tallest structure in Paris and was the tallest in the world until 1930. It is Paris’s most famous landmark and a hugely popular tourist destination due to its architectural significance and its panoramic views of the city.

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Eiffel Tower

Arc de Triomphe

At the West end of downtown Paris’ most famous street, the Champs-Élysées, you’ll find another massive Paris landmark–the Arc de Triomphe. This monument has stood since 1836 and memorializes the soldiers who died in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.

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Arc de Triomphe

Notre-Dame

If you thought the Arc de Triomphe was historic, the famous Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral was completed all the way back in 1345. In fact, the cathedral took nearly two hundred years just to be constructed. It is one of the most famous and visited Catholic landmarks in the world. A fire in 2019 caused major damage and the cathedral remains closed to visitors until December 2024, but you can still visit it virtually and see the scale of the reconstruction efforts here at VGT.

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Notre Dame de Paris

Louvre Museum

No virtual trip to Paris is complete without taking in some art, and the Louvre Museum is one of the finest art museums in the world. From above, the iconic Louvre pyramid can be seen, which was designed by I.M. Pei and has stood since 1993. Inside the museum, a collection of some of the most famous paintings and artifacts can be found, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

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Louvre, The (Le Louvre)

Versailles Palace and Gardens

A short train ride outside of Paris will take you to the infamous Palace of Versailles, where the powerful Sun King Louis XIV and his descendants ruled France while living some of history’s most opulent lives. Though the royal family was forced out of the palace in the French Revolution, tourists now flock to this site to take in its grandeur. The massive interior is lined with art and the still-maintained gardens are a marvel as well.

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Palace of Versailles

These are just some of the incredible sites to be seen in Paris! There are many  included here on VGT (click on the nearby tab on any map) and even more we haven’t yet captured. If you find more interesting spots, please add them for us. Pictures and stories for any of these sites will also enhance the virtual touring for others, so please share!

Independence Day is just around the corner, with fireworks and parades and celebrations in every town and city across the United States.

Amid all the hot dogs and hamburgers and apple pie, it’s important to remember why we can celebrate the Fourth of July.

Here are some sights from America’s fight for independence to remind us that Independence Day is about more than food and family and fireworks–it’s about freedom.

Boston, Massachusetts

Much of the early actions of the American Revolution began in Boston, including the riot of the Boston Tea Party and other uprisings that stirred the hearts of freedom lovers across the colonies.

Faneuil Hall was an indoor market in Boston that was also used as a location for meetings in the lead up to the Revolution. It was here that the plan for the Boston Tea Party was hatched, and where several revolutionary leaders gave rousing speeches to unite the city against the British.

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Faneuil Hall

The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought in 1775, was one of the early battles of the war, and while it’s outcome was largely considered a British victory, it was important for the Americans to see they were capable of standing up to the British in battle.

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Bunker Hill Monument

There’s even a museum for visitors walking the Freedom Trail through the city.

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Bunker Hill Museum

Every kid learns in history about Paul Revere’s night ride and the code “one if by land and two if by sea” to alert the towns around Boston of the British troop movements. It was at the Old North Church that the signal was sent starting Revere on his midnight ride.

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Old North Church Boston

Philadelphia

Philadelphia was the nation’s first capital, and home of the Continental Congresses that directed much of the politics of the war as well as maintained support among the citizens of the colonies for the war.

Independence Hall is where the Continental Congresses met, and where both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were drafted. It is one of the most important buildings in America’s history, and is an awesome place to visit to learn more of how our country was established.

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Independence Hall

The Liberty Bell has a great sentimental meaning to Americans as a symbol of freedom and announcing the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is still on display and draws a great deal of attention from visitors to the city.

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Liberty Bell Center

Betsy Ross has become an icon in American history for designing and making the first American flags. While she did indeed convince George Washington to modify the design and sewed many flags for Pennsylvania, it cannot be proved that she made the very first flag. Nonetheless, her story is important to highlight the role of women and show how the entire community was involved in the Revolution.

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Betsy Ross House

Just outside Philadelphia lies Valley Forge, one of the most important and memorable encampments, where the soldiers suffered as they regrouped and trained during the winter and while waiting for decisions on where to move to next. The memory of the suffering and struggle of the soldiers at Valley Forge help us better appreciate our freedoms as Americans today.

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Valley Forge

Washington, D.C.

While Washington, D.C. is now the nation’s capital, it wasn’t founded until after the Revolution. But those interested in Revolutionary War history will not be disappointed if they make a stop here. The Declaration of Independence and Constitution, as well as other important founding documents, are on display in the National Archives in downtown Washington, D.C.

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National Archives

Just a few hours south of Washington, D.C. is the most important battle site of the war: Yorktown. It was here in southern Virginia where General George Washington accepted the surrender of Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis and his troops, effectively ending the war and leading to the founding of the United States.

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Yorktown Surrender Field

There are battlefields, encampments and other important sites from the Revolutionary War up and down the East Coast. Visiting them can be an educational and interesting experience even if history is not your thing, so make sure you take a look if you find yourself nearby!

On the afternoon of June 25, 1876, General George Armstrong Custer, along with more than 200 of his men, was killed at a battle later called Little Bighorn, after the river that flowed near the bloody site. While it was a temporary victory for the Lakota, Cheyenne, and other Native people fighting for the preservation of their way of life and land, in the end, it hastened the end of the nomadic lifestyle available to the Native people of the plains and mountains of the United States.

Let’s take a look at the battle where Custer made his “last stand” and see some of the memorials, monuments, and important sites associated with the battle.

Military Academy at West Point, New York

George Armstrong Custer, somewhat on a whim, ended up at the US’s premier military academy, known as West Point. He graduated in 1861, 34th of 34 students in his class. He went on to serve in the Union Army in the Civil War, even witnessing Lee’s surrender to Grant, which effectively ended the war.

In order to attend West Point, a student must be nominated by their member of Congress, and attend the university to receive a well-rounded and well-regarded education. It has turned out several well-regarded individuals, including both Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur, George S. Patton, and David Petraeus.

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United States Military Academy - West Point

General Custer’s remains were interred here in 1877.

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Gen. George Armstrong Custer's Grave

Fort Abraham Lincoln, North Dakota

General Custer was a military man through and through, and continued in service after the Civil War. He was stationed in the western territories to fight what was known as the “Indian Wars” where US troops fought against Native warriors, eventually pushing the Native people onto reservations or to less desirable land.

In 1876, Custer was stationed at Fort Abraham Lincoln in present-day North Dakota. He and his wife lived in a house here, where he served as Commander of the fort.  It was from this fort that Custer and his troops left on May 17, and his wife repeatedly remarked that a mirage appeared and covered half of the departing soldiers from view. Six weeks later, her mirage became a sad reality.

The fort has since been dissolved and turned into Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. Several important sites from the times of the Indian Wars, as well as of Native heritage, are preserved in the park.

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Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Battle of Little Bighorn

With the help of Native scouts, Custer and two groups converged on a large gathering of Native people, including men, women, and children, gathering at the Little Bighorn River in present-day Montana.

Coming close to the encampment, Custer was convinced he needed to attack quickly on June 25, rather than wait a day for reinforcements and additional supplies. Therefore, he ordered his subordinates to attack from different angles.

Miscalculations about the size of the encampment and who was at the camp led to a rout, where the American soldiers were quickly outnumbered and overwhelmed.

While other divisions suffered significant losses but were able to eventually retreat, Custer and the men with him became surrounded on their bluff, and slaughtered. Not one of the 210 or so men survived.

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Little Big Horn - Custer's Last Stand

Little Bighorn National Monument

The battle, where about 300 US troops and 60 Native warriors were killed, quickly became a rallying cry in the states to finish the job of containing the “savage” nomadic people. While today people understand the atrocities inflicted upon the Native American people, both as a people and as individuals, that was not the case in 1876.

The site of the battle became first an informal memorial and then eventually a national monument. The monument also includes locations where other battles that day were fought, to better tell the entire story.

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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Sitting Bull’s Grave

One of the Native Lakota warrior leaders, Sitting Bull, was at the battle, and helped lead his people to victory that day. Sitting Bull had a well-deserved reputation as an incredibly brave warrior, but also as a man with visionary powers. In fact, legend says he foretold the battle of Little Bighorn.

Sadly, US military leaders saw Sitting Bull as a direct threat to taking the territory of the Native people, and eventually he was taken prisoner, forced to live on reservations, and prevented from participating in his traditional nomadic lifestyle.

He was killed in an intentional and tragic gunfight in 1890. His remains were taken to Fort Yates in North Dakota. However, tradition holds that his remains were later secretly dug up, and he was reinterred in South Dakota. A memorial now marks the spot where his body is said to have been buried.

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Sitting Bulls grave

Crazy Horse Memorial

Another brave fighter at the battle that day was Crazy Horse, a Lakota warrior known for his bravery, confidence, and desire to live in the traditional ways of his people. According to accounts of the battle, he and his soldiers fought and slaughtered Custer and his men. Crazy Horse was killed at Fort Robinson in Nebraska. The manner of his death was intentional and intentionally lacking in dignity for a Lakota warrior, but his stoicism in death impressed, and somewhat frightened, the soldiers who executed him.

His final resting place is unknown. However, in 1948, a massive memorial to him was undertaken in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The area is considered holy to the Lakota. The statue of his face and shoulders will be the largest face, and largest statue, in the world, much larger than the faces of the four presidents at nearby Mount Rushmore. However, work is slow as all funds for the project are raised privately.

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Crazy Horse Memorial up close

While the battle Little Bighorn and Custer’s Last Stand were a victory for the Native people, the success was short-lived. It convinced the US people that the territory must be taken and settled, and the original inhabitants moved out of the way. It was really the beginning of the end for these people, and the tragedy of that day cannot be overstated. So, on this day, take a moment to reflect on the loss of life, and the loss of the way of life, of the original settlers of the land we call the United States.

It’s the middle of summer, and  this year, there are several sequels to highly successful franchises coming to theaters.  Blockbusters are the perfect cure to a hot or boring afternoon, so let’s take a look at some of the really cool movies we can see this summer.

Deadpool and Wolverine comes out this July, and it will be a guaranteed success, merging two hit franchises known for their powerhouse main stars and action-packed plot lines.

Hugh Jackman, NYC Apartment

Bringing the Wolverine to the movie, few people in Hollywood have made being a superhero more successful than Hugh Jackman. The character was his breakout role way back, and has helped him develop a net worth of more than $150 million.

However, a year after separating from his wife of 27 years, Hugh Jackman’s private life has been a little up in the air. Way back in 2008, the couple bought this amazing West Village property for $21 million. It is situated across three floors, and has more than 11,000 square feet.

Just a few months before they filed for divorce, the couple bought a new penthouse in Chelsea, and put this triplex apartment on the market. It hasn’t sold in over a year, so maybe Hugh is using the place while he figures out where he’s going to live going forward.

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Hugh Jackman's Apartment

Ryan Reynolds, Pound Ridge Estate

Ryan Reynolds has a smile that can take your breath away, but when you learn he’s parlayed his acting career into a net worth exceeding $350 million, you’ll really be speechless. And much of that financial success comes from the Deadpool franchise. Each of the previous films have broken all the records, and brought in nearly a billion dollars each!

When not portraying a sarcastic and feisty antihero on screen, Ryan likes to spend time with his wife Blake Lively and their four girls. They love to be away from Hollywood, and enjoy their Pound Ridge, New York home.

They paid $5.7 million for this property more than a decade ago. With nearly 9,000 square feet, the six of them can really stretch out; and if that’s not enough, they can really get comfortable running around the 11.5 acres the house is set on.

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Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively's House

Bad Boys: Ride or Die has been out a few weeks and already netted about $150 million! The fourth installment in the 20-year franchise proves why people love Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, and can’t get enough when the two work together.

Will Smith’s Pad in Calabasas

The Fresh Prince has reigned over Hollywood for decades, outlasting all sorts of challenges and scandals, even those that were self-inflicted. He and his longtime wife Jada Pinkett Smith own an estate in Calabasas that’s so big, words like huge and enormous don’t do it justice.

The 150-acre compound in the highly sought-after area of Calabasas has a 25,000 square foot main house, and several other houses and structures on the property. It has an 11,000 square foot gym, and even an artificial lake!

Will’s net worth is pushing half a billion dollars, and this summer hit will bring him even closer, with rumors that he earned $25 million to reprise his Miami detective role.

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Will Smith's House

Despicable Me 4 comes out the day before the Fourth of July, and it’s sure to be a hit. The previous three films each made more than $3 billion dollars! Seeing evil Gru and the mischievous minions is practically a summer tradition at this point, so seeing the next movie is a must!

Steve Carell’s Mansion in Toluca Lake

Steve is known for being a hapless if not lovable character, even as an evil animated villain. But in real life, he’s a laid-back family man. This home in Toluca Lake was bought in 2010, only to be torn down and have a totally new mansion built in its place. The custom design has more than 7,000 square feet on the first floor alone, and rooms designed for his two kids, showing he’s a big softie at heart.

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Steve Carell's House

Pharrell Williams’ Florida Pad

Pharrell brought the original Despicable Me to life with his rendition of Happy and he’s back at it again for the newest film. Since the last film, he’s packed up from his estate in California and relocated to a 17,000 square foot estate in Coral Gables, Florida.

The stylish home was designed by a renowned architect, and has a sleek, minimalist design that helps it feel like part of the landscape, rather than apart from it. Inside, the home is very modern, and includes a massive video wall in the main bedroom!

The $30 million property also has a guest house with movie theater, infinity pool, an outdoor movie area, and a skate park!

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Pharrell Williams' House

This summer, it’s obvious these celebs will be staying cool in their massive, gorgeous estates. But you can beat the heat too, just by going to the movies and enjoying an afternoon or evening of fun and entertainment. Don’t forget the popcorn!