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Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa receives over 1 million visitors per year. The tower is part of Cathedral Square made up of the Pisa Cathedral,...
Chris
Sep 12, 20191 min read
Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper
Today, Leonardo da Vinci was added to the list of historical people for you to find and collect. If you're visiting Milan, check out...
Chris
Aug 6, 20191 min read
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore took over 140 years to complete. It's the 3rd largest church in the world. But, it didn't take...
Chris
Aug 1, 20191 min read
Ponte Vecchio: Beautiful sunrises and local shopping
Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence. It opened in 1345 and its been a bustling shopping area ever since. Fishmongers, tanners,...
Chris
Jul 30, 20191 min read
The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building was a marvel built in the 1930's. It was designed, planned, and built in just 20 months and would be the...
Chris
Jul 24, 20191 min read
Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco in Milan has evolved over the years. It was built in 1450 by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, as his residence. When...
Chris
Jul 7, 20191 min read
Sacré-Coeur: Stunning views of Paris
Sacré-Coeur was built as a symbol of penance for years of bloody battles between the France and Germany, and the Vatican. Ironically, the...
Chris
Jun 30, 20191 min read
Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo’s Masterpiece
No trip to the Vatican is complete without seeing the Sistine Chapel — home to one of the most breathtaking works of art ever created. Between 1508 and 1512, Michelangelo painted the chapel’s ceiling, transforming its surface into a masterpiece of color, movement, and emotion. The work covers more than 5,000 square feet and includes over 300 figures from biblical stories, each painted with the strength and detail of his marble sculptures. Contrary to popular belief, Michelang
Chris
Jun 17, 20191 min read
Free City Walking Tour Planner
Over the past year we've been adding over 50 historical sites, 18 different historical people, 50 US State Capitals, and several general points of interest to help families discover and learn about world history. Today, you can view them on our free trip planning tool. We want to make it easy for you to plan your day ahead of time. The planner allows you to select what you want to see and the order you want to visit them. The map will adjust to show you the best path to each
Chris
Jun 3, 20191 min read
This day in history: Women's Right to Vote
On this day, 100 years ago, Congress passed the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton...
Chris
Jun 3, 20191 min read
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