Niagara Falls has been deemed one of the wonders of the world and the true scope and significance of its wonder will be explored in-depth today.  Tune in for helpful hints on what to see, some incredible facts that will blow your mind, how to maximize your time while visiting and the historical stories that have made it one of the most popular tourist sites in the country!

Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically Speaking

This week, Historical Voyager takes you to a destination on the lower Niagara river which on the surface seems like any other vibrant and bustling small American town, however, one with incredible history and heritage. Newsletters and articles have proclaimed Lewiston, NY as “one of the most beautiful undiscovered small towns in America” and it’s been said that “There is no town in the country richer in picturesque scenery and historical interest than Lewiston.”  Today, we’re going to take you there.  

Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically Speaking

July, 1863.  The rolling hills of Gettysburg in South Central Pennsylvania becomes the setting of the most important military engagement in American History and the most bloody and pivotal point of the Civil War.  Today, Historical Voyager takes you there to explore the historical sites with licensed battlefield tour guide, Phillip Musket!

Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically Speaking

"The Great War" was fought from 1914 to 1919. But when another major conflict happened from 1939 to 1945, the two events became known as the First World War and the Second World War. What's worse than having another world war only 20 years after the first one? How about 30 years of continuous war?  Today, Josh, along with special guest star, Andrew Phillips from the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and museum, break down the relevant locations, and story, of how the first massive global conflict ultimately became the second… the most devastating global conflict in history.

Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.

With it being a special 20th milestone episode, Josh provides an overall Historical Voyager recap, a glimpse into important future show changes and provides some brief Historical insights that you wouldn't believe if Uncle Google didn't confirm them for you.... go ahead, I know you will.  

Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking

With the 78th Anniversary of the most important and pivotal military operation in History, D-Day in world War 2, Historical Voyager takes you back to Normandy, France for a one-episode special.  Today we pay tribute to the soldiers who did their part to bring Nazi tyranny to an end, speak of the incredible inventions that allowed for its success and join local Professional Tour Guide, Trevor Standefer, as he tells some incredible stories of the sites where it all took place.  

Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically speaking

This week, Historical Voyager pays tribute to a holiday devoted to the remembrance of those military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide us with the freedoms we enjoy each and every day.  Learn the history of the holiday and get an alternate angle on its meaning from retired Lieutenant Colonel, Robert Russell.

Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.

This week, we continue to explore the majestic lands of Alaska with accomplished Lieutenant Coast Guard pilot, Jon Bartel, a professional stationed for over 10 years in rugged Kodiak, Alaska and elsewhere around the state.  

Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.