A holiday meant to mourn and honor fallen soldiers has turned into a way to ring in summer each year. This holiday, of course, is Memorial Day.
The holiday of Memorial Day began after the Civil War as a way to honor the 750,000 lives lost to the war.
It has turned into a day to remember all those who have served and lost their lives since that conflict ended over 150 years ago.
Old Fort Niagara is a significant military stronghold that has centuries-old history.
Located at the mouth of the Niagara River, the fort is one of the oldest structures in the Great Lakes region. The fort has well-preserved 18th century buildings, which include the French Castle, soldier barracks, powder magazines (gunpowder storage), and a lighthouse overlooking Lake Ontario.
Gladys Mae West, also known as Gladys Mae Brown, paved the way for the world's current GPS (global positional system). We use GPS daily, whether on a road trip or traveling on an airplane.
Photo: Adrian Cadiz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Chicago, Illinois has many different names. The “Windy City” is probably the most famous moniker, but it’s also known as the “City of Big Shoulders” and the “City that Works”. Those aren’t quirky aliases, they’re references to Chicago's history.
Barcelona is the heart of Catalonia, a city steeped in history and culture. It is packed full of architectural wonders, from towering Gothic cathedrals to whimsical Modernist masterpieces.
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage is by embarking on a free walking tour of the Old Town and Gothic Quarter. Keep reading to learn more about these amazing tourist spots you can visit for free.
The desire a parent feels to protect their child is instinctive, consuming, and, sometimes, misguided.
Published to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the military mission that changed World War II, D-Day Landings: A Travel Guide to Normandy’s Beaches and Battlegrounds is Bradt’s new guidebook to visiting beaches, memorials, museums, battlefields, and other sites associated with D-Day and the Battle of Normandy (Operation Overlord). A simple-to-follow, portable guide for independent travellers, it will help visitors to explore World War II history.
I've got a great read for you today! Agricultural Treasures Guidebook, by renowned writer Cindy Ladage, is a deep look into 19 different agricultural treasures, mostly in the midwest (we ARE farm country, after all!). I grew up on a farm, and tractors, farming, and rural life were hallmarks of our town.
Learning more about and celebrating our agricultural treasures is both interesting and important.
One of my favorite bands from my youth was The Moody Blues (still is). They were the champions of “concept albums” - collections of songs, poetry, and instrumental pieces that told a story or addressed an idea through music. The relevant quote that comes to mind is taken from their album “In Search of the Lost Chord” from 1968.
“Thinking is the best way to travel.”
