History

Samantha visits one of America's most beautiful government buildings and shares its history.

Professor Abe shares images of a lovely castle built in the 12th century by the Liechtenstein (yes, the ones with the tiny country named after them).

Gumbo was visiting the coastal town of Lunenberg in Nova Scotia. Lunenberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the best preserved example of a British-planned community in Canada. It is a great spot to spend a day.

Depending on where you live, it's Veteran's Day or Remembrance Day. DrFumblefinger remembers with a visit to the British War Cemetery in Trincomalee.

DrFumblefinger stops in the historic railroad city of Truckee, situated in eastern California near Reno. He found a pretty and nicely preserved community that was a pleasant place to explore.

Professor Abe shows us the beauties of a small Austrian town with not one, but two, palaces and some beautiful parkland.

On the Liverpool waterfront, GarryRF spots an actor costumed as a 1920s Liverpool bicycle policeman.

Join Marilyn Jones in her exploration of one of Europe's most important Jewish history sites, and one of Prague's most-visited areas.

Hundreds of WW II era fortifications known as "pillboxes" dot the English landscape. Ian Cook shares some examples, along with their history.

Originally built as a minaret to a mosque, the belltower of Seville's Cathedral has long been used as an observatory. Thousands of tourists walk up its ramps every day to enjoy the wonderful views of the city.

SNCF is 50% of Orient Express name and operation to Accor Hotels; together they will develop it as a luxury hospitality brand...and maybe a train.

A 19th-century model of the city has become a digital tool for exploring and understanding the city.