The 15 Best Travel Instagram Accounts for Any Traveler – Part 2

#3: History

https://www.instagram.com/history/

  • “The leading destination for award-winning original series and specials.”
  • You won’t see scenic pictures on the History Channel’s official account, but history is one of the greatest inspirations for the future. Rediscover the past and you might see something that catches your eye that will influence your future trip.
  • One thing of note is that much of the content is U.S. and western-related.

#FBFT to Paris, the city of light (and ❤️). One of the most notable monuments in Paris is the Notre Dame Cathedral. It’s located on a small island called the Ile de la Cite in the middle of river Seine. It took 200 years to build the cathedral! It was started in 1163 during the reign of King Louis VII and was completed in 1345. The Notre Dame Cathedral has its own share of both magnificent and tragic historical moments. Among them is the crowning of Henry VI of England right inside the cathedral in 1431. We can’t discuss the history without mentioning the most famous story of the peasant girl, Joan of Arc. With her visions and courage, she helped France in the battles against the English troops. While using Joan’s brilliant military tactics, France won many fights against England. However, Joan of Arc was captured by the Burundians’, accused of heresy and tragically, she was burned at the stake. However, in 1456, Joan of Arc was declared innocent and a martyr. In 1909 she was beatified in the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris by Pope Pius X.

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