- December 22, 2015 - 6:34 pm in Quick History
The Voyager Golden Record: A chat with the Golden Record’s artist, Jon Lomberg
If you had to send a message that could explain all of humanity, but not just humanity – the other life on Earth, too – and you had a limited amount of space to do it in, what would you include?… - November 21, 2015 - 3:58 am in Quick History
William “Strata” Smith: The blacksmith’s son who changed the world
We don’t really know that much about the planet we live on. It’s been around for billions of years, but we didn’t realize it was more than a few thousand years old until the late 1700s. There’s… - October 26, 2015 - 4:43 pm in Attractions, Places to visit
15 Bizarre Places to Visit in Japan
Japan is an island country with a reputation for the bizarre, and not without reason. Even the history here can be…different. Take a look at some of the craziest spots we found, from Naoshima to… - October 9, 2015 - 1:10 pm in Attractions, Places to visit
11 Captivating History Cruise Options for Real History Buffs
Cruise the Aegean or boat down the Mississippi. There’s no time like the present to go on a cruise. If you’re in the mood for a nautical adventure with a historic twist, there are historic cruise… - September 12, 2015 - 4:07 pm in Attractions, Places to visit
Tradition At Its Finest: Tokyo, Japan
Tradition: the single most important word in the history of Tokyo. Japan’s ability to uphold its tradition and solidarity allowed it to sustain and nurture the country separately from most of the… Galapagos: The bizarre history of a Pacific island chain
Forget Darwin. These islands offer more than a biodiverse ecosystem that’s relatively untouched by man. They include stories of mysterious deaths, pirate ships, and whaling vessels, and a giant…- July 4, 2015 - 2:07 pm in Historical, Uncategorized
5 Odd Facts About The White House
1. Ready, Set, Draft! The White House Design Competition As you can imagine, when George Washington became the president of the United States he had a lot on his plate. So tasks like… - January 22, 2015 - 2:30 pm in Historical, Places to visit
Antarctica: Cruises to a Scientific Utopia
This week, we're going to somewhere truly exotic, untouched by human hands. You won’t be able to stay in a hotel or eat in a restaurant here. There are no streets, and the only company you'll find… History Lovers, Do You Know Toronto? – Episode 206
Toronto, Ontario offers up a history lesson. For our first Canadian episode we went all out. We saw some top notch historical attractions. The 4th largest city in North America does not disappoint.…Distintly Philly, US History On Display, Philadelphia, PA – Episode 108
The nation's first capitol, Philadelphia is loaded with historical attractions to visit. While Philadelphia offers a variety of authentic and top-notch attractions, exploring this vibrant city takes…