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Top 5 Reasons That The Library of Congress Rocks
From awe inspiring architecture to Thomas Jefferson, the top 5 reasons you should visit the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Continue reading
Tag: history
Welcome to Portland
Explorations of the biggest city in Maine. Continue reading
Long Meg and Her Daughters
Why I spent an afternoon with Long Meg and her Daughters in an English pasture. Continue reading
10 Must See American Cemeteries
Dark. Musty. Tranquil. Creepy. The pageantry of the afterlife etched out in granite, marble, you name it. Cemeteries are a little divisive as a destination but are also truly destinations to be seen. Continue reading
Maine State House
Check out where the legislating happens in the state of Maine. Continue reading
10 Must See Memorials in Washington, D.C.
These are the top ten memorials that you should not not miss in America’s capital city! Continue reading
Wandering the Tiny Nation of Monaco
Explorations of one of the world’s smallest countries. 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
Wandering San Gimignano
Explorations of a small medieval town in the foothills of Tuscany. Continue reading
A Tale of Three Capitals: Kaskaskia, Vandalia and 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
Welcome to Bangor
A little exploration of the city of Bangor, Maine. Continue reading
A Tomb Fit For Napoleon
Only a tomb so elaborate and grandiose as this one would be acceptable for someone like Napoleon. Continue reading
Wandering Amsterdam
Explorations of the “Venice of the North.” Continue reading
8 Recommendations for Visiting Historical Sites
From appreciating historical value to what to do with your hands, a few things are just a bit different when you step into the past. Continue reading
Villa San Marco: A Roman Mega-Mansion
In the suburbs of Naples, Italy, lies one of the largest preserved mansions of the ancient world and it’s absolutely huge. Continue reading
Wandering Around the Big Apple
A little exploration of New York City’s amazing architecture. Continue reading
Ephesus: The Gem of Ionia
On Turkey’s Aegean coast lies one of the ancient world’s greatest cities: Ephesus. What started as a Greek colony grew into a city that held one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue reading
