Tag: history
A look inside the House of Lords chamber
Get a behind-the-scenes look at where members make and shape laws, press government for action and debate important issues. Join Visitor Engagement Assistant Nick and Curator Eloise as they take us on a tour through the history, design and layout of the s...
From the Archives: Rebuilding Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Rebuilding Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is as poetic as any of Will’s iambic pentameter—a fusion of scholarship, wood, and dreams.
America’s Oldest Homes: A Journey Through Time
Step inside the past with the 5 oldest houses in the U.S.—centuries-old homes that still stand, telling stories from before America was even a country.
The Magic of Burley: A Journey Through Witchcraft, Nature, and Legacy
Join Steph, Toni, and Lizzy as they take you on a magickal journey through Burley, the captivating “Witch’s Village” located in the heart of the New Forest in England. This isn’t your traditional village tour, experience Burley’s mystical energy, rich his...
A Thousand-Year-Old Symphony
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg, Austria, is the world’s oldest restaurant, serving guests since 803 AD in a stunning monastery setting.
The Story of Reconstruction
In the years following the Civil War known as Reconstruction, newly-freed African American men could finally vote, and would be elected to represent Southerners in Congress.
Why Early America Needed This Unhinged Hero
How does one of the most notorious pirates in British history become an iconic hero of the American Revolution? Long before he went toe-to-toe with the most powerful navy on the face of the planet, John Paul Jones was just a simple Scottish merchant ship...
Gilded Predator: A Digital Reconstruction
See a virtual reconstruction of this remarkable Moche shield. The intricate details of the shield convey movement, and reveal the skills of Moche metalsmiths in the first millennium CE, centuries before the rise of the Incas.
Chambord Castle: Da Vinci's Secret Masterpiece?
A royal fortress, 400 rooms, a stairway that defies logic… and maybe the fingerprints of Leonardo da Vinci himself? Dive into a 500-year-old architectural enigma that’s baffled experts for centuries!
Why Do So Many Cultures Have Dragon Legends?
Discover the origins of dragon legends, and find out how geological events could have inspired these stories in ancient civilizations.
A Brief History of the Isle of Man: Land of Legends and Laws
Perched like a forgotten emerald between the coasts of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, the Isle of Man is a tiny island with a mighty tale to tell. It's not just a windswept rock in the Irish Sea; it’s a living museum of ancient customs, Viking leg...
Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara: Echoes of Swahili Splendor
Let's journey through the sun-kissed shores of Tanzania to uncover the tales of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara—two ancient towns that once thrummed with the heartbeat of global trade and cultural fusion.
Great Zimbabwe: The Stone Symphony of a Lost Kingdom
In the heart of southeastern Zimbabwe, nestled amidst rolling hills and savannahs, lie the majestic ruins of Great Zimbabwe—a city of stone that once pulsed with life, commerce, and culture.
Whispers of the Divine: The Ọṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove
In the heart of southwestern Nigeria, near the vibrant city of Òṣogbo, lies a verdant sanctuary where the earthly and the ethereal intertwine—the Ọṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove. Spanning 75 hectares of pristine forest, this sacred haven is the last of its kind,...
Echoes of Royalty: The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Wamala and Kasubi
In the verdant heart of Uganda, where tradition whispers through the rustling grass and history lingers in the air, stand two monumental testaments to the enduring legacy of the Buganda Kingdom: the Tombs of Wamala and Kasubi.