Blogs to Follow

There are other blogs worth following, if you're a history buff. Some are specialized, others broad. Here's a list of some I find worth my effort to check in on regularly:

The History Blog, https://www.thehistoryblog.com/

The author writes: My interests are primarily European ancient and medieval, but I’m quite undiscriminating when it comes to history, so I’ll pretty much blather about anything that catches my eye. 

hmmlorientalia  https://hmmlorientalia.wordpress.com/ 

The author description: Some remarks—often with photos!—about manuscripts and the languages, literature, scholarship, and history of Christian culture in the Middle East.

Just History Posts, https://justhistoryposts.com/

Just History Posts is a blog dedicated to exploring all aspects of history. From stunning castles, to royal weddings, reindeer on submarines, and medieval marginalia, you will find something to interest you. 

For me, I could read a blog about castles every day!  

 

Construction Workers Discovered Not One, Not Two, But Six Centuries-Old Shipwrecks

 Crews working on the Varberg Tunnel railway project in Sweden uncovered six shipwrecks near the historic city.

What an interesting article. The history and archeological finds are so prevalent in all parts of Europe.  Articles like this prove the work is not done, we still have so much to discover. 

 

 https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a71085888/sweden-six-shipwrecks-discovery/

National Register of Historic Places

 As someone who has gone through the process and gotten a property on the National Register, I can absolutely state they are rigid and accurate on what they recognize. Use the information and list of locations to explore the lesser known bits of history around you. Not everything has an admittance fee and big neon sign out front. Find those important places that shaped your area.

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm 

Virtual Museum Tours

 I always have my students write a paper about a virtual museum tour, it is a great way to explore history without having to fight the traffic.

Travel + Leisure Magazine has a nice jumping off point, 16 museums which have the virtual tour option available:

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours 

Hopefully this sparks your interest in getting to the museum you view. there's nothing better than being there, but this can be a good substitute at the right time. 

Smithsonian Magazine

The Smithsonian Magazine is available online, no subscription needed. Keep up on the latest finds, new explorations and the best coverage of history anywhere.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/ 

If you need a reminder, subscribe to the newsletter. They will send you links to great stories according to your preferences. 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/email/ 

Museums on Us

 Bank of America offers our cardholders free general admission – during the first full weekend of every month – to cultural institutions across the United States.

So, if you have a debit card or credit card from BofA, add this to your free travel planning.  

 https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-find-locations-map

Chase Museums on Us is a fantastic program that offers eligible Chase credit and debit cardholders free admission to hundreds of museums, historical sites, and cultural institutions across the United States on the first full weekend of every month.  

https://www.wonderfulmuseums.com/museum/chase-museums-on-us/ 

History and Travel

 Those of us who love exploring history, many times also love travel. The crossover is easy to see. You read and learn about it, then you want to see the location. One way you can do this without leaving the house or breaking the bank is online. I like Rick Stev es Monday Night Travel. Give it a try, I'm sure you'll like it too: 

https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel 

He introduces the events in this way: Are you dreaming of travel? Join us live on Mondays for our Monday Night Travel series! Together we'll journey to destinations across Europe and beyond with expert guests leading the way. Each week, you'll learn about art, history, food, and culture while picking up tried-and-true travel tips along the way. You'll even have a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A. Whether you're planning a specific trip, dreaming up vacation ideas, or craving a virtual adventure with our merry band of travelers, Monday Night Travel welcomes you aboard!