1,177. That’s the number of lives lost on the USS Arizona on the day that would forever live in infamy. Today, the USS Arizona Memorial pays tribute to these lives
During the heyday of whaling in Nantucket in the 18th and 19th centuries, the wives of intrepid sailors would often find themselves gazing out to sea, their hearts filled with
Dallas has carried the weight of its connection to one of the most pivotal moments in American history — the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. At the heart of
One of the must-see attractions when visiting Pearl Harbor in Hawaii is the USS Bowfin submarine. It’s one of the only places where you can actually go inside the tight
Plymouth, Massachusetts, is where early American history comes to life. From the legendary Plymouth Rock to the living history at Plimoth Patuxet Village, there’s no shortage of colonial-era highlights. But
New Bedford, Massachusetts, has a fascinating link to the whaling lore, notably through the iconic novel “Moby Dick.” One must-visit spot to delve into this maritime history is the Whaling
Tucked away in one of Boston’s most charming neighborhoods lies a tiny street that has captured the hearts—and cameras—of travelers from around the world. Acorn Street in Beacon Hill isn’t
If you have a fascination for the history of the nuclear era, then a visit to Los Alamos is an absolute must. Nestled among stunning mesas and canyons, this town
After years of exploring historical sites for this blog, I’ve never experienced anything quite like the Trinity Site in New Mexico. Hidden deep in the desert and rarely open to
Before JFK’s fateful motorcade through Dallas, he spent one final night at a hotel in Fort Worth — and we stayed there. As part of our journey to document the
