Tag: History
U.S. 395 travels north & south through the desolate Owens Valley of Eastern California. The imposing snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada tower to the west. It is here …
I remember reading a book when I was a kid that had a section about the oldest trees in the world. The book had photos of gnarled trunks popping …
For over 1000 years, the Hohokam people made what is now the Phoenix area their home. They built vast networks of canals, setting up irrigated farmland that was some …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, History, Museums, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States New York City has been evolving from the day it first became a city. As people fled to the suburbs, the city then cut back on services in the …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, History, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Museums, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States While great cities such as New York are shaped by large events in history, the day-to-day lives of the people in those cities are often more fascinating. Over hundreds …
In the 19th & 20th centuries, there was a rush to exploit the natural resources of the western United States. Thousands of people moved to newly built towns to …
I was on a train in England, traveling from York to Windermere. It was the middle of the afternoon. I had been in the U.K. for just 5 days …
Every time I’d taken the drive up I-17 from Phoenix towards Flagstaff, Sedona, or Prescott, I’d passed by signs for Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well. Despite having done this …
Every time I take the drive up I-17 from Phoenix towards Flagstaff, Sedona, or Prescott, I pass by signs for Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well. Despite having done this …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Bilbao, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, San Sebastian, Spain, Travel Guides San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is one of the most stunning places in Spain. The northern coast of Basque Country is lined with craggy cliffs & island vistas, but Gaztelugatxe …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Beer & Breweries, Culture, Dublin, Europe, Food & Drink, History, Ireland, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides The number 16 has great significance in Irish history. In 1916, the Easter Rising saw Ireland take major steps towards independence. For that uprising, 16 men were executed. James …
The San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián is the oldest museum in the Basque region. Inside its beautiful buildings, you’ll find a great introduction to Basque history & culture. …
Kilmainham Gaol is the most famous prison in Dublin. Many well-known historical figures found themselves in its cells when it was in operation. During the Great Famine, its solitary …
Glasnevin Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Dublin‘s most famous figures. With tours & a museum, Glasnevin Cemetery is a unique place to learn more about …
City museums are a great way of getting to know a place you’re visiting. They typically give an intimate portrayal of what it was like to live in the …
Most history museums tend to cover their topics in impersonal ways. Whether its due to them covering a long period of time, a large population, or focusing on high-level …
Founded in 1565, St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest city in the United States that was established by Europeans. In a city so old, you’d expect to find lots …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Alabama, Culture, Favorite Stories & Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, History, Montgomery, Museums, North America, Travel Guides, United States After visiting St. Augustine on a cross-country road trip, my next stop was Montgomery, Alabama. The state capital is one of the most important cities in the United States …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Asia, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Food & Drink, History, Japan, Morioka, Museums, Tono, Travel Guides Morioka is a great base for making day trips around the Tohoku region. One of the more unique day trips from Morioka is to Tono, a nearby city steeped …
The Scheldt River passes through Antwerp, Belgium. While most of the city, including its historic center, are on the eastern side of the river, newer sections were added on …
