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Shovel bum or history buff, if exploring the past is a big part of travel's allure for you, here's how to save while doing it, from hamming it up in the stocks at Colonial Williamsburg to treading (& even digging up) the stones of ancient ruins.

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Comment by Darryl Musick on January 8, 2011 at 10:15am
The finale of our upgraded London trip is posted today at The World on Wheels, with side trips to Paris and Bath:http://tinyurl.com/2daync3
Comment by Darryl Musick on January 7, 2011 at 11:06am
Here at The World on Wheels, we thought we'd lost a batch of photos we took on our first trip to London forever. A house cleaning turned up the photos in a box of CD's, so enjoy some of those restored pictures in today's report on London: http://tinyurl.com/y4us2l9
Comment by Ed Wetschler on December 13, 2010 at 3:28pm

Good to see your post, Will. Next time I'm in Gettysburg, I'll want to take that ride, too. I've been so damned busy lately that I haven't called Mary. Must correct. Meanwhile, how is she doing?

Comment by William Annis Davis on December 13, 2010 at 12:14pm

While in Gettysburg in September I had the opportunity to traverse much of the the battlefield by horseback. Having been to Gettysburg battlefield many times this was a first for me. The feeling of being on horseback and experiencing the imagery  of the battle (but not the incredible courage) which Pickett's men did in his famous charge is an unforgetable feeling. It is well worth taking the ride !

Comment by BuzzInRome on December 13, 2010 at 4:23am

Wanna Know What the Popes Read? Go to the Vatican Library Exhibit!

 

By BuzzInRome

 

It took three years of extraordinary building works to reopen to the public in September the historic "Library of the Popes". 1,600,000 printed volumes, 80,000 manuscripts and 100,000 archival units, 8,400 incunabula, about 300,000 coins and medals, 150,000 prints, drawings and engravings, and over 150,000 pictures.
These are just the key figures of the Vatican Library.
On this occasion, which was long awaited by thousands of scholars (about 20,000 attend each year), the Vatican Library is revealed to the public through an exhibition in the Braccio di Carlo Magno, Saint Peter's Square, running until January 31.

The exhibition will look into the history of a precious and boundless heritage such as the one preserved in the Vatican Library (founded in 1451); but it is also an opportunity to illustrate, with the help of technology, the immense cultural, religious and human value that it has for men and women of today and for future generations.

A guided, multimedia tour available in Italian, English, French, Spanish and German which offers a view even of the otherwise inaccessible "internal" areas of the Library. Such as the extraordinary Sistine Hall of the Library, painted in the late sixteenth century and rebuilt for the exhibition, complete with splendid frescoes and furnished with reading tables where visitors may don white gloves and consult the precious manuscripts (in facsimile). It is also possible to see the "laboratories" where the Library staff do their daily work. And the last room contains a laboratory for the restoration of ancient manuscripts, precious bindings and printed books. The Library's restoration experts work in front of the visitors and can interact with them by answering questions and providing general information on methods and techniques of restoration and preservation.

The exhibition is divided into seven sections displaying some of the most important manuscripts of Western history, dating from the early Christian era to the present day; precious incunabula and rare printed volumes from all periods; drawings by the greatest artists in Western art; art prints; and an extraordinary selection of coins and medals.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMkMsbU-30A&feature=share">You Tube video of the exhibition</a>

Comment by BuzzInRome on October 21, 2010 at 7:46am
Night Hawks, Rome’s Sights Are Open for You, Last Tuesdays Of The Month They’re Free!


By BuzzInRome

“What are you doing Friday night?”

“I’m going to visit the Vatican Museums.”

“Oh, I see, free for dinner on Saturday then?”

“Nope, I’m afraid not, I’m going to the Colosseum!”

If someone declines your invitation for these reasons, they may be telling the truth! After the great success of the summer, Rome’s top monuments night openings were extended until October. Therefore these are the last days for your under-the-stars visits.

The Vatican Museums will be open on Fridays from 7pm to 11pm, last entrance at 9:30pm, until October 29. You’ll be able to see the Museum’s artworks, buildings and yards under a different light, there will be music and poetry shows and Saint Pious V’s Halls with Middle Age and Renaissance ceramics will be opened for the occasion. Booking required: www.musei-vaticani.va.

October 23 is the last Saturday for a moonlight visit of the Colosseum from 9 pm until midnight. Guided tours in English will be provided by archeologists. Booking required: +390639967700. Moreover, the Colosseum has two more suprises for you. Just a week ago, after 40 years, it opened its dungeons, where gladiators were locked waiting for their combats and lions and tigers were kept in cage before being transported by lifts up to the central fighting arena. The upper section of the third ring, also closed for decades, will be accessible to visitors who will marvel an unsurpassed view of Rome’s ancient forum. Both areas can only be visited with a guided tour.

Last but not the least, free night visits will be offered until the end of 2010 in most of the State-owned museums every last Tuesdays of the month from 7pm until 11pm. Just to mention some of my favorites: the Borghese Museum and Gallery, the newly renovated Ancient Art Gallery, Sant’Angelo’s Castle, and Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana in Tivoli. The complete list is available here in the “Lazio” section.
Comment by Ed Wetschler on October 13, 2010 at 11:23am
There's a history-related travel question on Ask A Travel Expert: http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/europe-world-war-ii-history .
Comment by West Africa Discovery on September 27, 2010 at 12:50pm
A journey through ancient African history, old vestiges, story telling and remnants of prosperous kingdoms... on a bicycle?

Yes, that's right... it's possible. We have just listed two unique and awe-inspiring holiday ideas straight from West Africa which take you to the heart of some of the most ancient kingdoms of this part of the World. Saddle up, and enjoy the ride!

The Mali cycling through culture holiday - click here to learn more


The Sierra Leone cycling through culture holiday - click here to learn more

Comment by Ed Wetschler on September 24, 2010 at 9:48am
Last night Cyprus Tourism sponsored a lecture about Cyprus. Do you know how scientists have determined when people first settled on the island?
Comment by Darryl Musick on September 20, 2010 at 11:42am
Thanks, Sam.
 

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