Hidden History

 

Have you heard about the Taj Mahal, Stonehenge, or the Great Wall of China? How about the Villa San Marco, Long Meg and Her Daughters, or Temple Bruer?

Long Meg and her Daughters. You’ve probably have never heard of this place.

Probably not so much on the last three. I love finding places connected with history. It is so easy since history is everywhere. I love going to the more well known places and the not so well known. These places are a little bit off the beaten path or those in plain sight, but full of Hidden History. 

 


Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 2, Southeast England

Bodiam Castle, England.

The adventure continues. From an impressive castle to a game changing battle, explore the southeast coast of Britain. Continue reading

Exploring Southern Arizona

Coronado National Memorial, Southern Arizona

A road trip exploring Southern Arizona history. Continue reading

Wandering Medieval York

view from central tower of York Minster, York, England

York, England is a magical town full of unique medieval buildings still preserved to this day. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 1, the Adventure Begins

Chichester cathedral

The adventure begins. From Gothic cathedrals to Roman palaces, explore the southern coast of England. Continue reading

Got My Kicks on Route 66

Route 66, Pontiac, Illinois

Explorations of the Mother Road. Continue reading

Cardiff Castle, Wales: A Stoned Masterpiece

Cardiff Castle

It started out as any other British manor house, then it got a bit odd. Lesson learned: Stoners apparently make excellent decorators. Continue reading

The Tomb of America’s Dutch President: Martin Van Buren

The tomb of a forgotten president that deserves a little more credit. Continue reading

A Tale of Three Capitals: Kaskaskia, Vandalia and Springfield, Illinois

Old State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois

Illinois has had not one, not two but three different capitals! And no, none of them were Chicago… Continue reading

Ste. Genevieve: A Colonial Town on the Mississippi River

Explore the hidden history of a small French colonial town in Missouri.  Continue reading

A Tomb Fit For Napoleon

Napoleon's Tomb, Église du Dôme, Paris

Only a tomb so elaborate and grandiose as this one would be acceptable for someone like Napoleon. Continue reading

Governors Island: The Birthplace of New York

Castle Williams, Governors Island, NYC

New York wasn’t born on Manhattan, but instead on a very unlikely place in the harbor.  Continue reading