Historical Places
Where the past refuses to fade,
Some places you visit.
Others stay with you.
Castles, ruins, battlefields, forgotten monasteries.
Places where history is not a date… but a presence.
Historical Series
From Dealey Plaza to the Mayan Pyramids
What do Dallas, Houston, and the Yucatán Peninsula have in common? If you’d like to discover our reflections and the fascinating historical context behind this journey, step into “From Dealey Plaza to the Mayan Pyramids.” Explore the mystery of the Maya through the eyes of the Vagabonds of the North.
King John’s Castle
King John’s Castle wasn’t born from a romantic tale of medieval knights. Its story began with Vikings, Normans, and people who believed the best way to settle disputes was to build a really big castle.
👉 King John’s Castle, Limerick
The Knights Templar
“The Templars didn’t leave behind an empire. They left something far more enduring—questions that people have been trying to answer in their own way for over seven hundred years.”
👉 The Knights Templar—History, Legends, and the Greatest PR Campaign of the Middle Ages
History of Ireland Without the Fuss
IRA, Ulster, Derry or Londonderry? History of Ireland Without the Fuss is a series of simple and engaging articles explaining the most important events, concepts, and myths connected with Ireland and Northern Ireland.
👉 History of Ireland Without the Fuss
History of Poland Without the Fuss
The Union of Lublin, Grunwald, Volhynia, the Warsaw Uprising, or Solidarity? History of Poland Without the Fuss is a series of simple and engaging articles exploring the most important events, people, places, and myths that shaped Polish history. No academic jargon, no unnecessary arguments—just fascinating stories, historical insights, and a Vagabonds-style perspective on the past.
Historical Stories
When a Spanish Galleon Sailed into Warrenpoint
What were the Spanish doing in Warrenpoint? What exactly was a galleon? And what impressed the Vagabonds of the North the most? Join us aboard the magnificent Andalucía and discover the story behind this unforgettable visit.
👉 Andalucía in Warrenpoint—When the Vagabonds Boarded a Spanish Galleon
USS Texas (BB-35)
A steel veteran of two world wars. Why was this legendary battleship resting in dry dock in Galveston, Texas? Discover the remarkable story of one of the oldest surviving dreadnought battleships in the world.
💬 Vagabond note
Sometimes all it takes is silence…
To feel that you’re not the first one here.
Historical Places and Museums
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