Tag: history
Authentic Travel – Discover Native American History in North Dakota
12 April 2017
I first discovered Native American culture when I was a kid. I was barely ten when I asked my father what book to read next and he handed me the ... read more
Hipmunk Hotels: Northeastern Wonders – Nature, History, and Adventure in Niagara Falls, Gettysburg, Lancaster and More
17 April 2016
Awe-inspiring natural beauties like Niagara Falls, history-rich and culturally varied destinations, outdoor adventures, and a thriving blend of farms and factories are some of the America’s wonders in the northeast. ... read more
A Stone’s Throw From Stonehenge Lies A Massive New Mystery
10 October 2015
This post was initially published on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on October 6th.
Located in Wittshire, England, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most iconic man-made landmarks. Tourists flock to the raised ... read more
Holidays in the Cotswolds
14 October 2013
The word “wolds” is an ancient English word meaning “gentle hills,” and there could not be a more perfect description for the area of England known as the Cotswolds. This ... read more
2000-year-old House of the Gladiators in Pompeii Collapsed
8 November 2010
Today is a dark day for European historic tourism as news of the ancient House of Gladiators in the famous city of Pompeii has collapsed on Sunday reaches travelers around ... read more
Museum Dedicated to the Life of Jewish Americans to Open in Philadelphia
5 November 2010
A new museum dedicated to Jewish life in America will be opened on November 26. It holds Albert Einstein’s pipe, Irving Berlin’s piano, Jonas Salk’s test tubes and many other ... read more