Historical Travel

Pack Your Dramamine: What 18th-Century Travelers Carried (And Why It Still Matters)

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18th Century Travel: What People Carried for Personal Care and Health

It’s fascinating to consider how much travel has changed. My work often takes me to archives and historical sites, and a recent thought experiment about packing for an 18th-century journey got me thinking about the essentials. Specifically, what did people carry for their personal care and well-being? Imagine embarking on a journey across Europe in … Read more

Whispers of the Past: Exploring Ghost Towns and Dog-Friendly Trails

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Exploring Ghost Towns and Dog-Friendly Hikes: A Historical Journey

Summer is here, and with it, the urge to explore. For many of us, that exploration includes our four-legged companions. But what if you also have a deep appreciation for history, particularly the stories held within abandoned places? My own passion for uncovering the past, often in less-traveled corners of the world, naturally led me … Read more