Historical Travel
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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Feature Writer Articles in Historical Travel
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London,The Royal Albert Hall
Since opening in 1871 the Albert Hall has become an internationally famous entertainment venue, from boxing fights to world-class symphony concerts and royal coronations.
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London, Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace was built as a private home in 1702, called Buckingham House. King George the third bought it in 1761, doubled it in size and it became Buckingham Palac
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Contributing Articles in Historical Travel
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Historical Fort Jesus in Mombasa Old Town
Few places along the Kenyan coast are more atmospheric than the blood-red walls of Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to Mombasa Dhow Harbour.
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Walk London Following Dickens Books
Walking tours that follow the locations of Dickens' novels bring book lovers in touch with the Victorian novelist's sources of inspiration.
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Historical Places to Visit in Pennsylvania
Founded as Mauch Chunk in 1815 and later named Jim Thorpe in 1954 is a Victorian town located in the lower Lehigh River Gorge in the Pocono Mountains in northeastern PA.
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Favorite Haunts in the United States
Halloween brings to mind more than pumpkins and trick-or-treating. For those who want thrills and chills, visiting haunted houses might be inviting entertainment.
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Filoli House and Gardens
Filoli House and Gardens sit on over 600 acres of land, with formal gardens, trails and regular events. A National Trust property, this estate is reminiscent of England.
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