3787 Items Tagged

History

Shivsrushti

A historical theme park based on the life and times of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The Hidden Wonders of Chattanooga

From an illuminated underground waterfall to a memorial wall devoted to those who have died in the quest to clear roads, Tennessee’s Scenic City is chock-full of unexpected attractions.

Sponsored by Chattanooga Tourism

Michigan is home to 129 lighthouses, more than any other state in the nation.

The Explorer’s Guide to Road Tripping Around the Great Lakes

Journey along the coastline of Lake Michigan in search of historic lighthouses, family-run fisheries, and much more.

Located in Indianola, Mississippi, Club Ebony hosted performances by blues legends like B.B. King.

How Club Ebony Helped Keep the Blues Alive in the Jim Crow South

The legendary venue is part of the Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of clubs showcasing Black performers that helped launch artists like B.B. King, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin.

The Podcast Team June 3, 2025

Watch for whales and other wildlife as you pass through a seascape of towering icebergs.

Adventure at Sea: An Explorer’s Guide to Antarctica

Discover thrilling sites and hidden gems at the end of the Earth.

Sponsored by Silversea

<em>Berza gitana</em> is one of the exemplary dishes of Gitano cuisine.

How Gitano Cuisine Found a Home in Andalusia

The food of Spain's Romani people is richly flavored by history and music.

Vera Armus May 29, 2025

You don't need a time machine to journey through history.

Dear Atlas: Where Can I Take a Trip Through Ancient History?

The closest you’ll ever get to time travel.

Aube Rey Lescure May 27, 2025

Statue of the Prophet Daniel on the Metz Cathedral

A neo-gothic statue modeled on German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II, which had its distinctive mustache shaved off by Nazis in World War II.

Washington, D.C.

President Lincoln’s Cottage

The house where Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation.

New Gloucester, Maine

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village

The last remaining Shaker community still practices a uniquely communal and utopian version of Christianity.

Leesburg, Virginia

Glenfiddich House

The house where Robert E. Lee planned the Battle of Antietam is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War soldier.

Bartenders pour up a particularly smooth pint of Guinness at The Guinea.

Gastro Obscura’s 10 Essential Stops on an Alternative London Pub Crawl

Set off in search of architectural oddities, hidden art installations, and perfectly poured pints.

Native Americans have a longstanding, rich, and vibrant culture in Wyoming.

Wyoming’s Sacred Landscapes: A Journey Through Native American History

High-spirited powwows, wild horses, ancient carvings, and figures that changed the course of history.

Sponsored by Travel Wyoming

Alderson, West Virginia

Alderson’s Store

You can still shop in one of West Virginia’s oldest stores.

Sponsored by West Virginia Department of Tourism

Parkersburg, West Virginia

The (Haunted) Blennerhassett Hotel

The oldest hotel in West Virginia is reportedly frequented by ghosts.

Sponsored by West Virginia Department of Tourism

Tlaxcala, Mexico

Murals of the Government Palace

Twenty-four works by the last great Mexican muralist tell the story of Tlaxcala.

Hartford, Connecticut

Site of a Speech by Stephen A. Douglas

Commemorating the "Little Giant" who ran for the presidency.

Eggleston, Virginia

The Palisades Restaurant

Dine in a former general store from the Roaring Twenties, when Eggleston was a hot springs boomtown.