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Looking at armor behind glass is fine, but feeling the ground shake during a #jousting tournament in a small village is way better. These local #medieval events pull you right into the past with roasting meats and heavy wool cloaks. I mapped out a few lesser-known #historical gatherings across the continent.

#travel #historynerd #culturalheritage

https://europa.tips/en/hidden-medieval-festivals-europe

8 Hidden Medieval Festivals Across Europe

Beyond the big names: 8 lesser known medieval festivals across Europe. Most are free, all are authentic. From France and Finland to Denmark and Italy.

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This Grandpa Blogs Apr 23

Added "The House on Garibaldi Street" to my essential reading list. If you care about history, justice, or incredible true stories, this book delivers all three.
#books #Bookworm #HistoryNerd #BookReview
https://thisgrandpablogs.com/eichmann-capture-operation-book-review/

Eichmann Capture Operation: Book Review & History

The Eichmann capture operation comes alive in Isser Harel's gripping account. Read our review of this historic Mossad mission.

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This Grandpa Blogs Apr 18

Books can reshape what you know. This one changed how I read the past.
#Books #BookLovers #NonFictionReview #HistoryNerd
https://thisgrandpablogs.com/ethnic-cleansing-of-palestine/

Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine Book Review

Explore the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine and its impact through historical records and eyewitness accounts.

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René Seindal Apr 11

Going to Venice this summer?

Interested in history?

Book a tour with me, and I'll talk you ears off.

#Venice #history #historyNerd

https://historywalksvenice.com/

Discover Venice with a professional historian - History Walks in Venice

History Walks Venice offers bespoke, private walking tours in Venice with a professional historian, with a special focus on the less obvious and well-known.

History Walks in Venice

Earthy in EV heaven Mar 27

We are at a history symposium in Freo, all about the Catalpa rescuing 6 Fenian convicts from Western Australia in 1876.

I bought a book about it which was signed by the author! Fremantle to Freedom by Peter Murphy and Fred Odea
#historyNerd

This Grandpa Blogs Mar 21

A gripping story of risk, loyalty, and the cost of dissent. Take a closer look in our review.
#BookDiscussion #HistoryNerd #ReadingTime #Nonfiction #Books
https://thisgrandpablogs.com/rebel-of-rangoon/

Rebel Of Rangoon Review: Courage and Defiance

"The Rebel of Rangoon" is a captivating narrative that unfolds against the backdrop of Burma (Myanmar)'s oppressive dictatorship.

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Find That Pod Mar 12

How often do YOU think about the Roman Empire? 🏛️⚔️ (Be honest.) Whether it's daily or just occasionally, these podcasts will feed that obsession HARD. From gladiators to emperors to epic betrayals, history has never sounded this good. 🎙️

https://findthatpod.com/best-podcasts-roman-empire/"

#RomanEmpire #HistoryNerd

Best Podcasts About the Roman Empire | Find That Pod

Rome. The civilization that gave us roads, aqueducts, democracy-adjacent governance, and approximately four thousand years worth of historians absolutely losing their minds over it.

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