In one corner of the Plaza Vieja, Havana, lies a curious tower 35 meters in height. Inside it you will find the Camara Oscura, an optical device that gives visitors a 360-degree view of the city. Leonardo da Vinci originally invented the device; there are currently 74 around the world. While da Vinci built the […]
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San Antonio is a city with a rich colonial heritage. The south-central Texas city is home to many famous historical landmarks. On your next visit to the Alamo City, check out these sites. The Alamo The most well-known attraction on this list, the Alamo was the site of a 13-day siege, the Battle of the […]
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When a landmark has a particular cultural, historical, geographical or scientific significance, it’s worth preserving for future generations to appreciate — thus the creation of the UNESCO organization in 1945. These worthy landmarks are selected based on their importance to the collective interests of humanity and protected by the United Nations. Italy is the home to […]
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Germany played an important role in many of the most emblematic events of recent history, and visitors will find historical references at every turn. Everyone who goes to the German capital of Berlin will be struck by the history of the place. The Berlin Wall is commemorated around the city, and significant landmarks such as […]
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On Feb. 21, 1916, the Germans descended upon French forces in the town of Verdun in what most historians consider one of the most taxing and lengthy battles in the history of any war. It lasted 300 days and more than 300,000 soldiers from both sides lost their lives. Today, at the site of the […]
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Baltimore is a seaport city with a rich history. On your next visit, check out these historic sites to learn more about Maryland’s important port city. Baltimore Basilica The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States. Check the […]
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Each year before the fall season gets into full swing and everything is laced with the flavor of pumpkin spice, Amtrak kicks off the seasonal spirit by rolling out their vintage train car — the Great Dome Car — on select routes. The two-story Great Dome Car dates to the 1950s and features larger windows […]
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Located on south Main Street in Los Angeles, Calif., Hotel Cecil offers low rates, complimentary breakfast, free WiFi, a slew of unsolved murders and a guest book of serial killers. The notoriously creepy hotel has been a main stop on haunted tours in Los Angeles for years, with a sordid history dating to the 1930s. […]
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You don’t need to travel far within the United States to find destinations rich in history. If you’re a hardcore fan or just really enjoy exploring the historic side of our nation’s cities, check out this list of the best cities for history buffs. Baltimore Maryland’s seaport city is home to many important historic landmarks […]
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So much of American history is based on rebellion, idealism and the bigger, better mentality. From the fight for the five-day workweek and establishing a labor union to the single, independent woman movement and refusing to assimilate, the American way began with a few groups of insubordinate individuals. Historian and writer Thaddeus Russell breaks down […]
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Every year, 40 percent of the world springs forward and falls back, but why? Daylight savings time has been a seasonal changing of the clocks, first started in 1908 in Canada, when residents of Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, turned clocks back one hour. The ignition of the first daylight savings is often attributed to Germany […]
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Tourism is often inspired by a curiosity to see something new, but somewhere around the Great Recession of 2008 a new motivation for tourism emerged and it was born of a more pessimistic view on the world. It is called Doomsday Tourism or Last-Chance Tourism. This is inspired as much by curiosity as the ticking […]
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New Orleans has a rich history filled with unique traditions and folklore. Tied in with haunted tales and cemetery visits is the city’s voodoo culture. On your next visit to the Crescent City, consider taking a voodoo tour. The unique form of Louisiana voodoo originated from the underground religious practices of the African diaspora. People […]
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Black History Month, running the entire month of February, started in 1926 as “Negro History Week” by Carter G. Woodson, a prominent historian, scholar, educator and publisher. In 1976 it was institutionalized as a month-long celebration, supported by every U.S. president in office since with proclamations endorsing the theme. This year’s theme, “African Americans in […]
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February is National Library Month. Here’s where to celebrate. Clementinum, Prague This library hall features gilded globes and enchanting frescos. It dates back as early as 1622 when the Jesuits first started construction, and was built over 170 years, highlighted by the various building designs throughout. Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Rio de Janeiro This library […]
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If you think of alcohol in Mexico the mind wanders to tequila and, perhaps, mezcal. However, there is another drink that predates both of these spirits by at least 1,500 years: pulque. A frothy white drink made from the fermented sap of an agave plant, it’s the oldest alcoholic drink in Mexico. Under Aztec rule, […]
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The history of Valentine’s Day is a bit darker than the chocolate-and-flower-version celebrated today. The muddled derivation comes with different interpretations conceived around the world, but the oldest origin story comes from Ancient Roman times and it’s not romantic. Feb. 13–15, ancient Roman pagans celebrated Lupercalia, or Luperci, a festival of fertility consisting of animal […]
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Conspiracy theories come in all shapes and sizes; some evoke great conversation and open our minds with critical thinking, while other theories are so off-the-wall, you wonder how they ever garnered an audience. Throughout history, these theories have come and gone, from apocalypse predictions to government cover-ups, but a few stood the test of time […]
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Essential History Expeditions released its 2018/2019 tour schedule. The tour company brings guests around the world on historical and cultural explorations led by experts. Check out the list of destinations. 2018 Vietnam (April 16–29): Travel through Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi and Halong Bay on this 14-day tour. The trip combines […]
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