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Travel the world via historical sites that will occupy your mind, eyes, and body. From places frozen in the past like Chernobyl to those with history and present layered atop one another, you'll find new views here.

7 Best National Parks to Put on Your Bucket List

7 Best National Parks to Put on Your Bucket List

Explore one of America's national treasures.

Exploration

By Diana La Paz

Cultural History

10 Best Food Travel Books

10 Best Food Travel Books

By Orrin Grey & Marisa Fertitta

European History

17 Historical Places You Need to See in Your Lifetime

17 Historical Places You Need to See in Your Lifetime

By Orrin Grey & MacKenzie Stuart

American History

12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City

12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City

By Margaret Brecknell

Historical Sites

8 Stunning Gothic Castles That You Can Visit

8 Stunning Gothic Castles That You Can Visit

By Kayleigh Donaldson

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Exploration

6 Unique Places to Visit in the World

6 Unique Places to Visit in the World

The mountains of Peru, underground in Australia, and more.

By Orrin Grey

Ghost Towns

5 Western Ghost Towns You Can Visit Today…If You Dare

5 Western Ghost Towns You Can Visit Today…If You Dare

These eerily empty towns were once bustling.

By Orrin Grey

European History

11 Books About the Vibrant History of London

11 Books About the Vibrant History of London

From Roman rule to the Tudor period and beyond.

By Margaret Brecknell

European History

17 Historical Places You Need to See in Your Lifetime

17 Historical Places You Need to See in Your Lifetime

Start packing your bags.

By Orrin Grey & MacKenzie Stuart

Cultural History

10 Best Food Travel Books

10 Best Food Travel Books

Help yourself to a fascinating new read.

By Orrin Grey & Marisa Fertitta

American History

12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City

12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City

Explore each unique borough, from past to present.

By Margaret Brecknell

Exploration

11 Must-Read Irish History Books and Travel Guides

11 Must-Read Irish History Books and Travel Guides

Discover the grand wonders and rich history of the Emerald Isle.

By Isabel Montero

Historical Sites

The Long and Bloody History of Čachtice Castle

The Long and Bloody History of Čachtice Castle

The Slovakian castle was home to alleged serial killer Elizabeth Báthory.

By E.R. Zarevich

Travel Books

Travel Vicariously With These 10 Biographies of Places

Travel Vicariously With These 10 Biographies of Places

No plane ticket necessary.

By Margaret Brecknell

Ancient History

8 Ancient Cities That Are Still Standing

8 Ancient Cities That Are Still Standing

Entire civilizations have crumbled around them, yet these cities remain remarkably unchanged.

By Mary Kay McBrayer

Nonfiction

20 Travel Books That Will Feed Your Wanderlust

20 Travel Books That Will Feed Your Wanderlust

Explore the world on foot—or from the comfort of your reading chair.

By Catherine Phelan & MacKenzie Stuart

Exploration

7 Best National Parks to Put on Your Bucket List

7 Best National Parks to Put on Your Bucket List

Explore one of America's national treasures.

By Diana La Paz

Travel Books

Feast Your Eyes on 8 Travel Coffee Table Books

Feast Your Eyes on 8 Travel Coffee Table Books

You can live vicariously through these gorgeously illustrated travel books.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Historical Sites

8 Stunning Gothic Castles That You Can Visit

8 Stunning Gothic Castles That You Can Visit

Built during the Middle Ages, these castles are still standing today.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Nautical History

7 Stunning Underwater Shipwrecks That Turn Back the Tides of Time

7 Stunning Underwater Shipwrecks That Turn Back the Tides of Time

Their preservation below the surface allows visitors a look back in time...

By Catherine Phelan

Historical Sites

Peer Inside the Mysterious Paris Catacombs

Peer Inside the Mysterious Paris Catacombs

These underground tunnels house the remains of over six million people.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

South American History

Historical and Cultural Marvels Abounded in the Americas’ Pre-Columbian Cites

Historical and Cultural Marvels Abounded in the Americas’ Pre-Columbian Cites

Long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, indigenous American cultures created jaw-dropping cityscapes.

By Toby Arguello

Virtual Tour

Explore Secret Subterranean Tunnels in Malta's Historical Capital City

Explore Secret Subterranean Tunnels in Malta's Historical Capital City

A labyrinth of lost tunnels, once used as shelter, lay beneath Valletta's shining artifices.

By Alice Barnes Brown

European History

The Naples Underground Offers an Endless Timeline of Neapolitan History

The Naples Underground Offers an Endless Timeline of Neapolitan History

Roman aqueducts, WWII shelters, art, and caches abound in the tunnels below the surface of Naples.

By Emma Rubin

Historical Landmarks

The 10 Best Historical Virtual Tours from Museums to Ghost Towns

The 10 Best Historical Virtual Tours from Museums to Ghost Towns

Stuck at home? No problem. These virtual tours from around the world have you covered.

By Paige Hettinger

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