In April 2023, I explored the historic city of Vienna and found some less-known revolutionary history.
In the footsteps of the 1848 Vienna Uprising in Austria | Travel
Exploring the history of “The Blitz” that devastated London in 1940-41 | Travel
In early 2024, we had the chance to explore sites connected to the darkest days in the history of London - the Blitz.
Finding history around every corner in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
In May 2024, we visited historic Old San Juan, Puerto Rico and experienced the incredible charms of this amazing city.
“Among the Coal Mines” – A trip into the Coal Region in 1877
Explore an 1877 journey into Pennsylvania's Coal Region through a detailed article from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Monthly. Discover the rich history of anthracite coal mining, the picturesque town of Mauch Chunk, the famed Gravity Railroad, and insights into the era's industrial life, including the notorious Molly Maguires. Read the full story.
“As tempting…as California” – A traveler’s guide to Pottsville in 1852
A travel writer vividly described Pottsville and the surrounding region of Schuylkill County in 1852.
A solemn tribute – Visiting Port Carbon’s Civil War memorials
In May 2019, we traveled to Port Carbon to see two Civil War monuments dedicated to local residents.
A visit to the ruins of a Yuengling brewery in Richmond, Virginia
On a recent trip to Richmond, we visited the former site of a Yuengling brewery.
A New York Times correspondent’s 1874 visit to Wiconisco Township
A dispatch to the New York Times from August 1874 details life and work in the thriving Dauphin County mining community.
“I am a traveler by nature” – A long-lost son of Lykens writes home from the West
Frank Israel left his home in Pennsylvania and didn't look back for 15 years. While he was away, he traveled the world.
Christmastime at War in Harrisburg: 1917
Central Pennsylvania celebrated war-time Christmas in 1917 by welcoming soldiers on leave, big turkey dinners, and plenty of snow.