History of Tourism

Who Invented the Traveler’s Checks? History of Tourism

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Traveler’s Checks & Knights Templar       In the history of tourism the travelers check had a prominent role. But there was a history of the middle ages although it seems incredible. Traveler’s Checks History of Tourism: The unified Temple Church, between Fleet Street and the River Thames, was consecrated in 1185 as the London home of members of the Order of the Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon. Also known as the Knights Templar. …

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The History of Rome – Titus Livius

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The History of Rome” a multi-volume work by historian Titus Livius   “The History of Rome” is a multi-volume work by historian Titus Livius, commonly known as Livy, that covers the history of Rome from its mythical origins to the death of Drusus in 9 BC. Here is a summary of the book:   Volume 1: Covers the founding of Rome, the reign of the seven kings, and the establishment of the Roman Republic. It includes legendary figures such as …

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History of Tourism: Pompeii 89 BC – 1970 AD

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How was Tourism in Ancient Pompeii?     History of Tourism in Ancient Pompeii, 89 BC- 62 AD: In 89 BC was besieged by Lucio Cornelio Sila. And he surrendered in the year 80 a. After this episode, Sulla established a colony with the name of Colonia Cornelia Veneria Pompeianorum. The inhabitants received Roman citizenship shortly after, but were removed from part of their territory. The inhabitants of the municipality of Pompeii lost their political freedom. What Rome gave them …

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Pliny the Elder: An Enduring Witness to Natural Grandeur

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Pliny the Elder Gaius or Gaius Pliny the Second (Comum, c. 23-Estabia, August 25, 79) was a Ancient Roman writer and soldier from the 1st century, known by the name of Pliny the Elder to differentiate him from his nephew and adoptive son Pliny. the young man. He belonged to the equestrian order and held administrative and financial positions in Gaul and in Hispania. He carried out studies and research on natural, ethnographic and geographical phenomena compiled in his Natural …

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Salem Maritime National Historic Site 

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Salem Maritime National Historic Site  is a National Historic Site consisting of 12 historic structures, one replica tall-ship, and about 9 acres (36,000 m2) of land along the waterfront of Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem Maritime is the first National Historic Site established in the United States (March 17, 1938). interprets the Triangle Trade during the colonial period, in cotton, rum, sugar and slaves. The actions of privateers during the American Revolution; and global maritime trade with the Far East, after …

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