Nicholas or Nikolas or Nicolas or Nickolas is a male given name, derived from the Greek name Î½Î¹ÎºÏÎ»Î±Î¿Ï (Nikolaos), a compound of Î½Î¯ÎºÎ· nikÄ 'victory' and Î»Î±ÏÏ; laos 'people', that is, victory of the people. The name became popular through Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, the inspiration for Santa Claus.
Little Known Facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the. tomb of the Unknowns and why. 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the. highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
One of the reliefs on the underside of the arch. Housed at the Arc, is the French tomb of an unknown soldier and the eternal. flame dedicated to all fallen soldiers from World War I and World War II. The long climb up 284 steps to the top of the Arc de Triomphe is well worth it. At the top of the stairs is a small museum that tells the story of the Arc's construction. Take a look at the displays before making your way to the exit leading to the top platform.