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The phrase "History is written by the winners" (often attributed to Winston Churchill, though its origins are likely older) suggests that the version of the past we accept as "fact" is essentially the narrative that serves the interests of those who came out on…
History is a set of lies agreed upon. Or is it? Napolean.
“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” -Aldous Huxley
“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” – (Commonly attributed to a theme in historical analysis.
Why are pirates called pirates? Because they arrrr
Up, up and away . . to history!
Most European travelers have been to Cyprus before, for very obvious reasons: The sun, the sea, incredible food, and unforgettable sights. What's not to love? But in this post we are focusing specifically on Northern Cyprus. With a little help from our affiliate friends, Titan Travel.
Here, you can uncover a more traditional side to…
As is our wont, we present yet another post focused on history and travel. But this one takes several different slants, and ones that we hope you'll investigate. Specifically, here we feature live history that you can not only read about (and watch the video,) but this is history where you can…
When it comes to history, some people would rather crawl under a rock than sit and watch historians argue about who is right and who is wrong. Of course, there is usually an answer that the boffins land on eventually, otherwise we all would still be living in caves. We love history, so…
For such a relatively small place, Ireland casts a big shadow on the world's conciousness, and it always has. Part of Europe, both legally and emotionally, it is also a big part of Britain, as well. If we - for just a moment - put aside all of the political and religious battles that have…
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Get your motor running! We here at Matouring try to scour the planet for ideas, content and opportunities. It's it's our reason for getting up in the morning. We have this big beautiful blue planet, and it is almost our duty to discover and enjoy. Most of you have traveled,…
Hey, that's Grand Central Station you must be hollering out to your friends and family! But chances are you are preaching to the converted. If you've been to NYC, or even wandered through its history, the cacophony and the sheer volume of humans who pass through each day, it's one of the world's best…
Cairo is a city that fully earns its Arabic moniker, Umm al-Dunya (The Mother of the World). Visiting it at least once is essential because it offers an intense, unfiltered journey through millennia of human civilization. Very few places on Earth allow you to stand in the shadow of an ancient world wonder, walk down…
We're sure that most of Matouring's audience has spent some time in San Francisco. It's one of those places where nearly everyone wants to visit, stay, and linger longer. But what makes it special? San Francisco is a city that naturally embraces the unconventional. Its profound sense of warmth and inclusivity isn't…
Welcome to another post where history is the focus. And this one is definitely worth a watch. Firstly, the location is remote. And that usually means its empty of noisy and inconsiderate "influencers." You can be pretty certain and you'll have the place to yourself, which is a minor miracle itself…
We're back again with that wandering, wondering British globetrotter, Walk With Me Tim. We like to feature him for a number of reasons. He's funny. He's honest, and he really gets down to the nitty gritty of travel. If you want your hotel room is not Spic and Span, he will…
History is volatile, unpredictable, especially when you're the one who's heading down. It's the same old story, told over and over again. It's a good idea to pay attention, as you can never tell who is on the up, and who is plummeting like The Hindenburg. In this post, we have a…
As one of the world's most revered and visited cities, Rome is many things. History of course, that's a natural. Food, wine, love and lust. While most travel guides will try to talk you out of driving in Rome entirely, there are moments when having a car makes absolute sense—especially if you…
Another rail post, I'm afraid, so if trains and other kinds of choo-choos turn you off, then kindly step away from the platform behind the yellow line. This post is kind of a layer cake as it were, as it features a bit of history, a bit of travel and a lot of fun.…