History is everywhere. Behind the most trodden paths and the most visited hot spots there are often tales of intrigue, tragedy, ambition and creative genius spanning centuries. Articles on this site will take you to the nineteenth-century battlefields of South Africa, on an Outback adventure in Australia, an exploration of Acadian Canada, the ancient world of Sardinia or a visit to an historic London Theatre - plus much more.
Learn little-known facts about famous historical figures, view ancient art and architectural marvels and dig up what time has buried.
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Rochester USA- Explore the Niagara Region
In: Historical Travel (general)
Rochester was deeply involved with the Anti-Slavery and Women's Rights movements in the 19th century. Today it is a good place from which to explore the Niagara Region. more...
Brussels Belgium - Best Things to See and Do
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The capital city of Belgium with its mix of two vibrant cultures is a cosmolitan and fun place to visit. Stylish and modern. Shop for Brussels lace and chocolates. more...
Kew Gardens - World's Biggest Botanical Garden
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Kew Gardens is for all ages. Trails to explore, a Chinese pagoda to climb, a rain forest in the largest glasshouse in the world. Within easy reach of central London. more...
London - Old Compton Street in Soho
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Soho has an interesting history. From being just a rural track hundreds of years ago it has developed over time into one of the most cosmopolitan areas in the city. more...
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This attractive area in West London has a long and interesting history. Over the centuries it has been inhabited by Saxons, Romans, Afro-Caribbean and Irish immigrants. more...
Australia Outback - Ayers Rock/Uluru
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Human beings settled here over 10,000 years ago and over the centuries the Aboriginal people developed highly efficient ways of surviving in this hot, inhospitable land. more...
London Train Stations - Liverpool Street
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Liverpool Street Station has around 125 million or so visitors a year. A good example of an historic building with many modern facilities. It also is very beautiful. more...
Nova Scotia Canada - Historic Town of Lunenburg
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The original inhabitants of Nova Scotia, and most of Canada's Atlantic Provinces, were the Mikmaq tribes who continuously occupied the region since prehistoric times. more...
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Belize Major Mayan Ruins, Archaeological Sites
By:
Karen Berger
Unusual Monuments of New York City–Straus Park
In: Historic Tours
By: Melissa Cooper
London Buildings and Historic Places of Dickens
In: Historic Tours
By:
Lito Apostolakou
Walk London Following Dickens Books
In: Historic Tours
By:
Lito Apostolakou
Historical Places to Visit in Pennsylvania
In: Historical Travel (general)
By: Christine Musser
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