History buff or not, these amazing historic places will spark creativity and ignite your sense of adventure. From Giza Pyramids to Angkor Wat, uncover amazing archaeological sites that shed new light on our history.
Pompeii provides an insight into Roman life and culture, from its perfectly preserved ruins to learning about an entire civilization that was almost annihilated by volcanic activity.
Ford’s Theatre
Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C is an important historical theater, museum and learning center; perhaps best-known as the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Ford’s Theatre represents an integral part of American history and should be visited to gain further insights into Lincoln’s life, presidency and legacy.
Ford’s Theatre originally opened its doors in 1863 and quickly became a hub of culture until April 14, 1865 – when John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln with a single-shot deringer pistol from across the street at Ford’s Theatre. Later that night he died the following morning in Petersen House just across the street from Ford’s Theatre.
Ford’s Theatre is now managed by the National Park Service and offers historical tours and educational programs, along with exhibits focusing on Lincoln’s death and its effects. Visitors to Ford’s Theatre can experience something moving and educational every time they visit; its appearance has been faithfully recreated to look as it did the night of Lincoln’s assassination.
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Bay prison was home to some of America’s most notorious criminals for decades. Prisoners were sent there as an educational opportunity aimed at getting them to comply with society.
Alcatraz Island has had an important place in history beyond being used as a prison. Not only did it serve as a penitentiary, but it was also utilized as a harbor defense fort and first lighthouse on the West Coast, not to mention becoming home for a civil rights protest movement that changed modern American history.
In 1972, Angel Island became part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area and managed by the National Park Service as a national park. Now popular among tourists and offering visitors a glimpse into American history and prison systems alike – you can visit Cellhouses, Dining Halls, Power Plant Chimneys and School Houses amongst many other historic structures on the Island.
World Trade Center
The World Trade Center stands as a monument to globalization and economic power, representing its beginnings in 1962 to its destruction following the September 11 attacks. Explore this site’s timeline and witness its transformation over time.
When the original World Trade Center first opened its doors to New Yorkers in 1974, they responded with great skepticism. Locals objected to having to relocate their businesses; environmentalists raised questions about its design and construction techniques; while architectural critics denounced its 110-story towers as too grandiose.
Once the Towers opened, they quickly became iconic landmarks of Manhattan. Their towering structures towered over lower Manhattan and inspired daring stunts such as Philippe Petit’s high wire walk between them. Furthermore, this complex celebrated international culture through art exhibitions; tenants included some of the biggest names from global business. However, due to their height they were vulnerable to attack from aircraft; hence prompting questions regarding safety.
Whitney Plantation
The Whitney Plantation stands out among Louisiana’s many antebellum plantations in that it was one of the first to focus on slavery. Purchased by New Orleans attorney John Cummings in 1999, it now serves as a museum dedicated to sharing slave history in a way that honors victims. Seven original slave cabins remain on-site along with numerous monuments honoring former inhabitants who once resided here.
The core message of the museum is that slavery was an oppressive system and understanding its history is essential to combatting racism in modern society. The museum offers full disclosure about its cruelty; for example, a jail that may or may not have housed slaves is displayed right next to slave cabins – this approach to education about slavery allows visitors to come face-to-face with our history, while simultaneously showing blackness is an ongoing experience.
