History of Tourism

Crowns in Ancient Rome

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What Were Military Crowns like in Ancient Rome? In ancient Rome there were different and varied ways of rewarding or distinguishing soldiers who stood out in battle for their bravery, bravery, courage… The most valuable were the military crowns and among these the most important was the crown obsidionalis, grass or grass, so called because it was made with grass and cereals and was given to the general who liberated a besieged or surrounded army. It was manufactured and awarded …

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Evolution of a Crane and Hoist in Ancient Rome

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  Evolution of a Roman Crane and Hoist in Ancient Rome Ancient Roman Crane and Hoist: The Roman Empire invested a lot of time, effort and money developing new cranes for the construction of their buildings, bridges and especially aqueducts. They took the Greek’s crane as a model and improved it.       Ancient Cranes How to build a. Roman Aqueduct?  Roman aqueducts were underground for most of their length, so they were easier to maintain, as well as being less …

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History of Vacations

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History of Vacations in USA and the world The annual break from work is a fairly recent phenomenon. Greeks  & Romans The Greeks were the first who saw the need to have rest periods to perform more work and intellectually, but it is the Romans who can be said, invented the Vacations. Although it was a privilege destined for the wealthy classes, many families in the months that their emperors were honored, left their city to go to one of …

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Ford Tri-Motor 1929 – US History of Tourism Coast to Coast Part II

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US History of Tourism: Ford Tri-Motor 1929 – Coast to Coast Part II Coast to Coast Travel: Inauguration Day in Los Angeles The same day at Grand Central Air Terminal near Los Angeles, two Ford Tri-Motor 1929  were christened. The TAT Tri-Motors were the Ciry of Los Angeles and the City of Philadelphia. Mary Pidcford christened the City of Los Angeles, and Gloria Swanson christened the Ciry of Philadelphia. A huge crowd of approximately 30,000 turned out for the christening …

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