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Love travel and history?! Explore historic sites across the US and Europe at: moderndaytimetraveler.com
Will brake for: historic road markers, Norman castles, and ice cream. 🪧🏰🍦
Will brake for: historic road markers, Norman castles, and ice cream. 🪧🏰🍦
I recently learned “Mayhem” was a medieval legal term referring to the criminal action of intentionally maiming another person, particularly so they could not participate in combat.
The word comes from the Anglo-French verb “mahaimer” (to main) and emerged in the 15th century.
#history #mdtt
The word comes from the Anglo-French verb “mahaimer” (to main) and emerged in the 15th century.
#history #mdtt
July 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Johnstown Flood on May 31, 1889 was one of the worst disasters in American history.
Swollen by days of rain and decades of mis-management, the South Fork Dam couldn’t hold out and finally gave way, hurling a wall of debris towards Johnstown, PA; killing more than 2200 people.
#history #mdtt
Swollen by days of rain and decades of mis-management, the South Fork Dam couldn’t hold out and finally gave way, hurling a wall of debris towards Johnstown, PA; killing more than 2200 people.
#history #mdtt
July 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Buffalo, NY is currently featuring items from its million-plus historical document collection related to music. Admission is free!
The collection is housed in FL but is exhibited at the 5 Karpeles sites across the country.
#history #karpeles #mdtt
The collection is housed in FL but is exhibited at the 5 Karpeles sites across the country.
#history #karpeles #mdtt
July 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Annie Edson Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a barrel on 24 Oct 1901.
Widowed, 63, and in desperate need of money, she hoped the never-been-done feat would bring her enough fame to sell her story and autographs to take care of her family.
Did it work? Check the comments 👇🏻
#history
Widowed, 63, and in desperate need of money, she hoped the never-been-done feat would bring her enough fame to sell her story and autographs to take care of her family.
Did it work? Check the comments 👇🏻
#history
July 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Annie Edson Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a barrel on 24 Oct 1901.
Widowed, 63, and in desperate need of money, she hoped the never-been-done feat would bring her enough fame to sell her story and autographs to take care of her family.
Did it work? Check the comments 👇🏻
#history
Widowed, 63, and in desperate need of money, she hoped the never-been-done feat would bring her enough fame to sell her story and autographs to take care of her family.
Did it work? Check the comments 👇🏻
#history
The Battle of the Somme began 1 July 1916. I created a self-guided tour around the town of Albert, France that can be done in 1-3 days depending how much time you want to spend at each site.
For full tour details and more information see buff.ly/40O8DU5
#history #wwi #MDTT
For full tour details and more information see buff.ly/40O8DU5
#history #wwi #MDTT
July 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The Battle of the Somme began 1 July 1916. I created a self-guided tour around the town of Albert, France that can be done in 1-3 days depending how much time you want to spend at each site.
For full tour details and more information see buff.ly/40O8DU5
#history #wwi #MDTT
For full tour details and more information see buff.ly/40O8DU5
#history #wwi #MDTT
In the wee hours of 19 April 1775, 400 colonial militia fired on a company of British Regulars guarding the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA - learn more at buff.ly/1rJGdjl
#history #mdtt #americanrevolution #lexington250 #concord250
#history #mdtt #americanrevolution #lexington250 #concord250
Old North Bridge, Concord, MA - Modern Day Time Traveler
The one if by land signal didn't shine all the way to Concord but word traveled fast, and it was here the militia would start a revolution.
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April 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In the wee hours of 19 April 1775, 400 colonial militia fired on a company of British Regulars guarding the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA - learn more at buff.ly/1rJGdjl
#history #mdtt #americanrevolution #lexington250 #concord250
#history #mdtt #americanrevolution #lexington250 #concord250
15 April 1912 - Titanic sinks
3rd class gates WERE locked because US Immigration law required 3rd class to be separated throughout the trip but once ‘abandon ship’ was ordered, first class stewards rushed to unlock them and help them get to lifeboats.
#history #titanic #mdtt #titanicmyths
3rd class gates WERE locked because US Immigration law required 3rd class to be separated throughout the trip but once ‘abandon ship’ was ordered, first class stewards rushed to unlock them and help them get to lifeboats.
#history #titanic #mdtt #titanicmyths
April 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
15 April 1912 - Titanic sinks
3rd class gates WERE locked because US Immigration law required 3rd class to be separated throughout the trip but once ‘abandon ship’ was ordered, first class stewards rushed to unlock them and help them get to lifeboats.
#history #titanic #mdtt #titanicmyths
3rd class gates WERE locked because US Immigration law required 3rd class to be separated throughout the trip but once ‘abandon ship’ was ordered, first class stewards rushed to unlock them and help them get to lifeboats.
#history #titanic #mdtt #titanicmyths
As April 15 approaches, prepare for the onslaught of 'Titanic' stories by learning a bit more about the company behind the ship: the White Star Line. buff.ly/dnKJIv4
#history #titanic #whitestarline #mdtt
#history #titanic #whitestarline #mdtt
White Star Line - go beyond Titanic - Modern Day Time Traveler
White Star Line is famous for the Titanic disaster, but what do you know about this company that operated over 80 years?
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April 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As April 15 approaches, prepare for the onslaught of 'Titanic' stories by learning a bit more about the company behind the ship: the White Star Line. buff.ly/dnKJIv4
#history #titanic #whitestarline #mdtt
#history #titanic #whitestarline #mdtt
April 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Was waiting for a weekend when I could binge the whole season. Let’s gooooooo!!
Available to stream in the US with a PBS passport account (though it looks like Eps 1 & 2 are free for all).
#history #wolfhall #masterpiecepbs
#mdtt #markrylance #tudor
Available to stream in the US with a PBS passport account (though it looks like Eps 1 & 2 are free for all).
#history #wolfhall #masterpiecepbs
#mdtt #markrylance #tudor
April 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Was waiting for a weekend when I could binge the whole season. Let’s gooooooo!!
Available to stream in the US with a PBS passport account (though it looks like Eps 1 & 2 are free for all).
#history #wolfhall #masterpiecepbs
#mdtt #markrylance #tudor
Available to stream in the US with a PBS passport account (though it looks like Eps 1 & 2 are free for all).
#history #wolfhall #masterpiecepbs
#mdtt #markrylance #tudor
April 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum in St Charles, MO is a great place to learn more about the 1804 expedition to the Pacific & see a full sized keelboat replica. 28 months later the party arrived back in MO and only lost 1 person the whole journey. #history #mdtt #museum #stcharlesmo
April 1, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum in St Charles, MO is a great place to learn more about the 1804 expedition to the Pacific & see a full sized keelboat replica. 28 months later the party arrived back in MO and only lost 1 person the whole journey. #history #mdtt #museum #stcharlesmo
George Washington designed an innovative 2-story, 16-sided barn with gaps between the floorboards so mules walking on wheat would stomp the seeds through the slats, speeding up the processing time!
A recreation based on his plans was built at #mountvernon.
#history #mdtt #potus #agriculture
A recreation based on his plans was built at #mountvernon.
#history #mdtt #potus #agriculture
March 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
George Washington designed an innovative 2-story, 16-sided barn with gaps between the floorboards so mules walking on wheat would stomp the seeds through the slats, speeding up the processing time!
A recreation based on his plans was built at #mountvernon.
#history #mdtt #potus #agriculture
A recreation based on his plans was built at #mountvernon.
#history #mdtt #potus #agriculture
The USS South Dakota launched in 1941 and fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942.
Its memorial in Sioux Falls outlines the entire footprint of the ship with artifacts placed as they would have been on board with a great little museum in the center.
#history #wwii #mdtt #usssouthdakota
Its memorial in Sioux Falls outlines the entire footprint of the ship with artifacts placed as they would have been on board with a great little museum in the center.
#history #wwii #mdtt #usssouthdakota
March 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The USS South Dakota launched in 1941 and fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942.
Its memorial in Sioux Falls outlines the entire footprint of the ship with artifacts placed as they would have been on board with a great little museum in the center.
#history #wwii #mdtt #usssouthdakota
Its memorial in Sioux Falls outlines the entire footprint of the ship with artifacts placed as they would have been on board with a great little museum in the center.
#history #wwii #mdtt #usssouthdakota
March 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The property of George Washington’s beloved #mountvernon was granted to his great-grandfather by King Charles II in 1647.
The name of the estate was chosen by Washington’s half-brother Lawrence in 1743 after his navy commander, Edward Vernon.
#history #mdtt #georgewashington
#revolutionarywar
The name of the estate was chosen by Washington’s half-brother Lawrence in 1743 after his navy commander, Edward Vernon.
#history #mdtt #georgewashington
#revolutionarywar
March 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The property of George Washington’s beloved #mountvernon was granted to his great-grandfather by King Charles II in 1647.
The name of the estate was chosen by Washington’s half-brother Lawrence in 1743 after his navy commander, Edward Vernon.
#history #mdtt #georgewashington
#revolutionarywar
The name of the estate was chosen by Washington’s half-brother Lawrence in 1743 after his navy commander, Edward Vernon.
#history #mdtt #georgewashington
#revolutionarywar
March 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
In 1885, thirty-five members of the Leek Embroidery Society set out to make an exact copy of the Bayeux Tapestry. It’s on display in the Reading Museum and well worth a visit!
#medievalsky #readingmuseum
#bayeuxtapestry
#medievalsky #readingmuseum
#bayeuxtapestry
March 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In 1885, thirty-five members of the Leek Embroidery Society set out to make an exact copy of the Bayeux Tapestry. It’s on display in the Reading Museum and well worth a visit!
#medievalsky #readingmuseum
#bayeuxtapestry
#medievalsky #readingmuseum
#bayeuxtapestry
St Mary & All Saints, Droxford
Found this lovely lady on a research trip of 13c. female effigies.
She was found buried in a nearby field in 1820, which surely contributed to her excellent condition. The Purbeck marble helped too! Now resting in a #medievalsky church.
#history #mdtt
Found this lovely lady on a research trip of 13c. female effigies.
She was found buried in a nearby field in 1820, which surely contributed to her excellent condition. The Purbeck marble helped too! Now resting in a #medievalsky church.
#history #mdtt
March 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
St Mary & All Saints, Droxford
Found this lovely lady on a research trip of 13c. female effigies.
She was found buried in a nearby field in 1820, which surely contributed to her excellent condition. The Purbeck marble helped too! Now resting in a #medievalsky church.
#history #mdtt
Found this lovely lady on a research trip of 13c. female effigies.
She was found buried in a nearby field in 1820, which surely contributed to her excellent condition. The Purbeck marble helped too! Now resting in a #medievalsky church.
#history #mdtt
Remember the Maine!!
15 Feb 1898, the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, initially blamed on Spain and leading to the Spanish-American war. Memorials can be found all over the US, shown here are the one in Key West, FL and the mast at Arlington National Cemetery, VA.
#history #MDTT
15 Feb 1898, the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, initially blamed on Spain and leading to the Spanish-American war. Memorials can be found all over the US, shown here are the one in Key West, FL and the mast at Arlington National Cemetery, VA.
#history #MDTT
February 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The God of Love locks the heart of a lover, 14th c. French #medieval #manuscript #medievalsky #mdtt
May your heart be locked to someone special today 🗝️
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
May your heart be locked to someone special today 🗝️
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
February 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The God of Love locks the heart of a lover, 14th c. French #medieval #manuscript #medievalsky #mdtt
May your heart be locked to someone special today 🗝️
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
May your heart be locked to someone special today 🗝️
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Looking down the nave of St. Andre Cathedral in Bordeaux, France where Eleanor of Aquitaine married Louis VII in 1137.
Bordeaux has many great medieval sights, get trip ideas here ➡️ https://buff.ly/40T7HgZ
#history #MDTT #bordeaux
Bordeaux has many great medieval sights, get trip ideas here ➡️ https://buff.ly/40T7HgZ
#history #MDTT #bordeaux
February 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Looking down the nave of St. Andre Cathedral in Bordeaux, France where Eleanor of Aquitaine married Louis VII in 1137.
Bordeaux has many great medieval sights, get trip ideas here ➡️ https://buff.ly/40T7HgZ
#history #MDTT #bordeaux
Bordeaux has many great medieval sights, get trip ideas here ➡️ https://buff.ly/40T7HgZ
#history #MDTT #bordeaux
