History

A preserved 18th century homestead in Western Pennsylvania marks the spot where the Whiskey Rebellion began.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

This castle-like building in Manhattan helped destigmatize cancer in the 19th century.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

The 1936 Summer Olympics site is a crumbling remnant of sportsmanship and a history its host country would like to forget.

This San Diego museum, housed in a former Navy training facility, is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

At high tide, the base of the lighthouse covers practically every inch of the island.

The final resting place of Captain William Becknell, the Old West frontiersman who forged the Santa Fe Trail.