Duckwyn's Travel Blog

When Emperor Nerva took the throne in 96 A.D., Rome was on the brink of chaos. The previous emperor, Domitian, had ruled through fear and suspicion, leaving the empire deeply divided. Nerva’s short reign—just 16 months long—brought something rare to Rome: calm, cooperation, and the promise of lasting peace. Despite his age and reluctance to rule, Nerva’s steady leadership marked the start of the era of the Five Good Emperors, a period that historians consider one of the most

Recently, I've been doing a lot of research on the Roman Empire . There's something about this time in history that seems to appeal to people of all ages. The architecture, the people, the culture, there's so many things that came together during this time period that I find fascinating. If I had a time machine, Rome is the first place I'd go and I'd set the time dial to the period of Emperor Hadrian's rule. Emperor Hadrian had the fortune of ruling Rome during one of it's mo

The Tulsa Race Massacre occurred from May 31 to June 1, 1921, in the prosperous Black community of Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma, also known as "Black Wall Street." Sparked by a false accusation against a Black man, a white mob attacked, looted, and burned the area, killing up to 300 residents and leaving thousands homeless. The massacre caused massive property destruction and long-lasting trauma. It was largely ignored for decades, but recent efforts aim to recognize and rememb

Walnut Canyon National Monument is located in northern Arizona, near the city of Flagstaff. This beautiful park is known for its stunning canyon and ancient cliff dwellings built by the Sinagua people. These homes were carved into the canyon walls, creating a unique historical site. Early History and the Sinagua People Walnut Canyon National Monument The history of Walnut Canyon begins with the Sinagua people, who lived in the region from around AD 600 to 1400. The name "Sina

Beautiful weather is upon us and it's that time of year when we load the family in the car and get out and explore nature. If you live in the northeastern part of the United States or plan to visit over the next few months, here are 3 state parks that you should consider visiting. Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire Franconia Notch State Park is located in the White Mountains in northern New Hampshire. Its stunning landscape has brought artists and tourists here for

You used to save the museum ticket. The boarding pass. The aquarium wristband. You'd tuck them in your suitcase, and weeks later your daughter would find them while you unpacked. She'd hold up the creased ticket from the Natural History Museum and ask to hear the story about the dinosaur exhibit again. That doesn't happen anymore. Everything's digital now. You scan a QR code at the museum entrance. Your boarding pass lives in an app that deletes itself after you land. The aqu

As DuckAbroad expands the number of inspiring people your family can learn about, today we’re adding Sojourner Truthto the app. Born Isabella Baumfree in 1797 in Ulster County, New York, Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but escaped with her infant daughter in 1826. After gaining freedom, she became a powerful voice for abolition and women’s rights, traveling across the country to speak at rallies and conventions. Her most famous moment came in Akron, Ohio, in 1851, where