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windmills in South Korea

Wind Power: Windmills Helped Make History

by Keith Kellett We’re seeing more and more wind-driven generators on the sky-line. This would seem to be an … [Read More...]

Sunset in California

Tracing Gold Rush Footsteps in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California, is a city steeped in history, offering a unique blend of the past and present. During my visit, … [Read More...]

Xmas at Tivoli, Copenhagen

Christmas Celebrations Around the World: New York, London, Copenhagen, New Delhi

by Susmita Sengupta When I think of December, there is only one thought that comes to mind. Christmas and New Year. … [Read More...]

Grand Bahamas beach shed

The Grand Bahama Sand Bar

by George Fery  A short flight from Florida’s east coast is a 700+ islands archipelago, of which only 30 are … [Read More...]

Wrigley Field, Chicago

A Travel Guide for Sports Fans Visiting USA’s Famous Sports Landmarks

This series highlights 13 of the best sports stadiums in the United States and the hallmarks of history, technology, and … [Read More...]

Erie Canal tugboat

Exploring The Erie Canal Trail And Best Tips For Storing Travel Gear

The Erie Canal Trail offers the special mixture of adventure into the outdoors, history, and nature for the visitor of … [Read More...]

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A Journey Through Prehistoric France

by Emily Monaco History, as it’s studied in school, can be a tough concept to wrap your head around. Centuries can be … [Read More...]

Knossos palace remains, Crete, Greece

Why History Lovers Should Put These Greek Islands on Their Travel List

Greece is basically a time machine disguised as a vacation spot. While some travelers visit for the sunshine and ouzo, … [Read More...]

Saint John's Hospital, Bruges, Belgium

Belgium: A Visit to a Medieval Hospital in Bruges

by Anne Harrison We were highly delighted by our visit to the Hospital of St. John's. It is a Gothic edifice of ancient … [Read More...]

2 Hawaiian petroglyphs

Mystery of Ancient Ruins and Petroglyphs on Hawaii’s Big Island

by Noreen Kompanik Most visitors to the Big Island of Hawaii are searching for volcanoes and waterfalls. But on a … [Read More...]

Hong Kong skyscrapers

Hong Kong Hues: Visa Application Process for Indian Travelers

Exploring the Intricacies of Obtaining a Hong Kong Visa for Indians Hong Kong, a dazzling metropolis where towering … [Read More...]

map of Silk Road route

Silken Yarns: The Fabric of China’s History

by Leslie Hebert I am on the Bund in the heart of Shanghai. Behind me are European-style neo-classical buildings … [Read More...]

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Robert ScheerHi, I’m Robert Scheer, the editor and publisher of Travel Thru History.

I’m a former president of the B.C. chapter of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC), as well as a lifetime member and past president of the British Columbia Association of Travel Writers (BCATW).

This website was founded in 2008 by W. Ruth Kozak, and she passed the torch to me in July, 2020.

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