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Historical Travel Feature Writer: Cathy Smith

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.

Post your historic travel tips in the discussion forum


Feature Writer Articles in Historical Travel

 		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.
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
Historic London Churches, St. James's Piccadilly
Wren built 52 churches after the Great Fire of London in 1666. His favourite was St. James's in Piccadilly. He found it "beautiful and convenient", as it remains today.
Historic London Theatres - Her Majesty's Theatre
First built in 1705 by architect/playwright Sir John Vanbrugh. Bizet's Carmen was first performed in England at this historic theatre, as was Wagner's Ring.
Historic London Theatres-Theatre Royal Haymarket
One of the three great London theatres protected under the Preservation Act, reserved for buildings of great architectural or historic importance.
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Contributing Articles in Historical Travel

 		Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library San Jose, CA
The collaboration of public and university library services in downtown San Jose include unusual museum exhibits of Beethoven and Steinbeck works and is free to everyone.
Scenic Welsh Steam Railway is Reborn
A narrow gauge railway in Wales, UK, once written off as economically unviable, is running again thanks to the efforts of volunteers.
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.
Belize Major Mayan Ruins, Archaeological Sites
More than 600 Mayan sites have been identified in Belize. Visitors can climb to the top of ancient Mayan pyramids, and explore the jungle-covered remains of ruined cities
Unusual Monuments of New York City – Straus Park
One of Manhattan's most charming small parks, Straus Park is a little-known Upper West Side neighborhood oasis offering shady benches, greenery and a soothing fountain.
London Buildings and Historic Places of Dickens
Covent Garden, St Paul's Cathedral, the Newgate prison and Smithfield market are some of the historic sites that feature in Dickens Great Expectations.
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.
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.
Seneca Village – NYC African-American History
Settled in the 1820s by free blacks seeking to own property, the racially integrated village was razed in 1856 to make way for the creation of Manhattan's Central Park.
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.
Otzi the 5,000-Year-Old Frozen Mummy of Bolzano
Unique in archaeology, the Ötzal Alps Iceman yields artifacts from Prehistory that document the lives of prehistoric rock carvers.
Celebrate Halloween with Tour of a U.S. Cemetery
Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there. You don't even need a Halloween costume.
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.
Local California Historic Landmarks and Markers
California's cities and counties designated historic landmarks by the hundred. What they miss is picked up by private organizations in an incredible historical richesse.
Introduction to Historical Markers in California
From Indians to Gold Rush miners, pioneers to missions, California's rich history is preserved in multiple historical markers on state and national landmark registers.
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