A blog on the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History--a local history museum preserving the past of Saginaw, Michigan.
Author: Amy French
About Amy French, Ph.D. (History Professor and Travel Blogger): A historian by profession, a traveler by passion, a writer of both. I enjoy sharing my travels and knowledge of history by writing as the Roaming Historian. Understanding the past can heighten any travel experience, so join me on my travels through the history of our most treasured sites, cities, and cultures. I can be reached through Twitter & Facebook--see links on page.
Rome Attractions—Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva
A short history and travel story on the Roman church Santa Maria sopra Minerva--a great Rome attraction and place to visit in Rome.
Florence Must-See…Ponte Vecchio Bridge
The Arno River cuts through Florence, dividing the historic center of the Italian city from the less-touristy Oltrarno side. For centuries, trade along the river fueled Florence’s commerce and, thus, its prosperity. Beautiful bridges, including one designed by Ammannati (with Michelangelo’s help perhaps), crossing the river were designed in a manner fitting the waterway's importance.… Continue reading Florence Must-See…Ponte Vecchio Bridge
Renaissance Art: Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper in Florence
A historical blog about the Last Supper painting by Domenico Ghirlandaio in Ognissanti Church in Florence, Italy.
Take a Virtual Tour of Europe!
Our friends at the Tour Guy sent us an email with the headline “Social Distance Doesn’t Mean Cultural Distance.” That slogan resonated with me. Jon and I have been feeling pretty sad after having to cancel or postpone some of our travel plans for this year. I’ve been feeling like Europe and all the lovely… Continue reading Take a Virtual Tour of Europe!
