Tagged: history

Free Museums in Paris: 20 Spots to Appreciate Art and Culture at No Cost

Paris is an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord for culture vultures. But admission fees can start to add up in a city with more than 130 museums, only a few of which could be described as…

Alabama’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park Explores Legacy of Slavery

A sculpture park in the Alabama capital is designed to explore the institution of slavery as well as the lives and legacies of enslaved people.Set on 17 wooded acres next to the…

King Charles to Open Scotland's Balmoral Castle, Where QE2 Died, to Tours

Fans of the British Royal Family probably thought this announcement would ever be made. King Charles of the United Kingdom has announced that he will be opening Balmoral Castle, his…

New Volvo Museum in Sweden Showcases Rare Cars by Renowned Automaker

Last week Volvo, which is aiming to go fully electric by 2030, produced its last-ever diesel-powered passenger vehicle and promptly donated the car—an XC90 SUV—to a museum. That would…

When Will Barcelona's Sagrada Família Be Finished? We Finally Have an Answer (Kind Of)

And you thought your contractor was taking forever. La Sagrada Família, the eye-catching basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction in Barcelona, Spain, since…

This Classic Disney World Attraction Is Now Open for Just 135 Minutes a Day

You probably assume the attractions at Disney parks are always available to visit whenever the parks are open.That is not always the case. Some rides run on a schedule that's…

Asheville History: New Black Heritage Trail Honors a Rich Legacy

In travel journalism, Asheville, North Carolina, is often praised—and rightly so—for its Blue Ridge Mountains scenery, artsy sensibility, numerous craft breweries, and architectural…

Visiting Sunnylands, Palm Springs's Luxury Getaway for Presidents and Royalty

Even democracies have their kingmakers. And in the United States, there have been few more powerful than the Annenbergs. You may not have heard of them, but the people who govern the…

Lavish Photo Book Celebrates Miami Fontainebleau Hotel History—and Vegas Future

February 9, 2024 "I wanted people to walk in and drop dead," said architect Morris Lapidus of his showy hotel designs, perhaps best exemplified by Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the…

Gorgeous Photos of Ireland's Deserted Cottages and Abandoned Castles

As timeless as Ireland's lush landscapes may appear at first glance, the many ruined castles, churches, ancient sites, houses, and mills scattered across the island reveal the folly of…

Stunning Images of Natural Attractions and Culture Sites Endangered by Climate Change and Other Threats

Our incredible, imperiled planet risks losing some of its most awe-inspiring natural wonders and cultural treasures due to climate change, conflict, commercial development, and other…

Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing Review: What It's Like to Sail This Classic Journey

For North Americans, there aren't many journeys more mythic than a transatlantic crossing on an ocean liner.After all, the modern societies of both Canada and the United States…

America’s Most Haunted House? Hunting for Ghosts in the Home of Lizzie Borden

When it comes to stirring up paranormal trouble, my guiding principle boils down to this: Don’t start none, won’t be none. I steer clear of séances. I don’t chant the names Bloody…

If You Haven’t Seen Niagara Falls Lately, You Haven’t Experienced This Amazing Power Station

In the 1800s, Niagara Falls was considered the epitome of North America's pristine promise and inexhaustible resources. Before photography, paintings of the site's furious churn…

London's Hunterian Museum: Bits of People in Jars That Changed the World

If you lived in 18th-century London and something went wrong with your body, after you died a famous scientist named John Hunter might show up to rummage through your corpse, snip out…

Idaho Road Trip Itinerary: A Jaunt from Coeur d’Alene to Boise in One Week

Idaho still feels like a secret among friends. This is despite an influx of post-Covid residents that's making Idaho one of America’s fastest-growing states. It's that under-the-radar…

Marie Antoinette's Private Rooms at Palace of Versailles Now Open for Tours

At the Palace of Versailles in France, members of the public may once again step behind the gilded paneling of the Queen's State Apartment and into the two-story suite of rooms used by…

Amelia Earhart Museum Celebrates Aviation Trailblazer

A museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Amelia Earhart celebrates the pioneering aviator in her hometown.In 2023 the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum began welcoming visitors in…

The Queen Mary Lives! Tours and Overnight Stays on the Liner Are Back

For fans of cultural preservation and maritime history, the news is royally good.The world-famous Queen Mary, which has been closed for years, is lowering the gangway for visitors once…

Go Medieval with These New Bespoke Historical Tours of England

A new tour operator based in the scenic and once hotly contested England-Wales border region aims to connect travelers to the castles, battles, and chain mail–centric fashions of the…

You Can Now Cruise the Galápagos Islands on Princess Grace’s Honeymoon Yacht

The yacht used for the honeymoon of Hollywood star–turned–princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco after their wedding in 1956 has been repurposed to give cruisers the…

Days in 2023 When All U.S. National Parks Are Free to Enter

Sometimes you need a little motivation to plan that trip you always wanted to take. Fortunately, every year the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) sprinkles some incentive across the…

Hilton to Evict Global Tiki Icon Trader Vic's London on Dec. 31

The London Hilton on Park Lane has reportedly notified the management of Trader Vic's, a historic icon of tiki bar culture, that its last day in business will be December 31, 2022, a…

Beyond the Beach: Fun Things to Do in Miami Without Showing Off Your Abs

Updated October 12, 2022 In 1961, Frommer’s Miami and the Caribbean on 10 Dollars a Day (the mind boggles) describes the South Florida city as a pastel-hued land of “unheard-of…

Take a Tour of Queen Elizabeth II's London

By any measure, Queen Elizabeth II lived a remarkable life. She ascended to the throne of Great Britain and the Commonwealth in 1952 at age 25, and in subsequent decades performed as a…