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 …
Victorinox History & Stories Victorinox is a Swiss knife and cutlery manufacturer that was founded in 1884 by Karl Elsener in the town of Ibach, Switzerland. The company is best known for creating the Swiss Army Knife, which has become an iconic symbol of Swiss ingenuity and precision. Originally named “Schweizerische Messerschmiede Gesellschaft” (Swiss Cutlers’ Association), the company was renamed “Victoria” after Elsener’s mother, and later changed to “Victoria and Roi” after Elsener’s father’s name. In 1921, the company was …
American Railway Travel The first commercial use of railroads to transport paying passengers came in 1830, but it was just as well to take a horse-or a horse-drawn conveyance. Stagecoaches could take you nearly anywhere, so railroads remained largely a nov- elty until 1850, by which time there were 9021 miles of rails, mostly in the Northeast. In the early days, the railroads usually followed the lines of least resistance in laying their tracks. The railroads went by rote …
Railroads in United States Historic & Scenic Trains Laid out in 1827 and opened in 1830, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) was the first common freight railroad and the first railroad open to the public in the United States. Initially, the B&O served the Maryland region and gradually extended in the 1830s to Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia along the Ohio River. In the decades following its creation, the B&O grew to cover large swaths of the Northeast …
Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park was one of Colorado’s first tourist attractions. Completed in 1884 this track was originally used to transport folks among mountain mining towns. In 1975 it became the Georgetown Loop and has been a tourist attraction ever since. The train runs between Georgetown and Silver Plume and you can start from either town and experience the entire loop. This spot is a great place to plan a day trip. …