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If walking around ancient ruins and perusing historical artifacts are your favorite part of travel, you can still experience this joy through virtual history tours. Journey to Pompeii via Zoom with a live guide. Then, view the online collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. You don\u2019t need a flux capacitor<\/a> to travel back to the past with a virtual history tour.<\/p>\n

1. The Fall of Rome Live Virtual History Tour<\/h2>\n

\"Virtual<\/p>\n

What factors ended the more than 500-year reign of the Roman Empire? Connect with an expert historian in Rome through Zoom and be transported back in time to the fall of the Roman Empire. This live virtual history tour of Rome<\/a> weaves together research with engaging stories, maps, and pictures to bring history to life. Also, find out why scholars think climate change could have played a role in the decline of the Roman Empire. You\u2019ll even discuss the lasting impact of the Empire\u2019s dramatic demise on society today.<\/p>\n

2. National Women\u2019s History Museum<\/h2>\n

\"Harriet<\/p>\n

From the high-achieving women of NASA to the rough-and-tumble feminism of roller derby, the National Women\u2019s History Museum<\/a> celebrates the contributions of women to US history. The museum doesn\u2019t yet have a physical location, so you can find all their exhibits online. Photographs, videos, and firsthand accounts bring these extraordinary stories to life. Tune in to the past by listening to oral histories by women who worked in Rosie the Riveter roles during WWII and see photographs of women marching for civil rights.<\/p>\n

3. Ancient Troy Self-Guided Virtual Experience<\/h2>\n

\"Crumbling<\/p>\n

You probably know the story of the Trojan horse\u2014now take a virtual trip to see where it happened. This immersive virtual tour of ancient Troy<\/a> lets you wander the city at your own pace with the help of satellite and street views. As you explore this ancient metropolis, insightful audio commentary provides historical facts and lesser-known stories. Gain a deeper understanding of the history of Troy and feel like you\u2019re standing in the old stone city without ever having to leave your living room.<\/p>\n

4. The Anne Frank House Online<\/h2>\n

\"Diary<\/p>\n

Take a virtual journey to Amsterdam to visit the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and her family hid from Nazis during the Holocaust. The Anne Frank House online exhibits<\/a> give you a 360-degree experience of the Secret Annex that you can do with or without a VR headset. You can also visit Anne Frank\u2019s home before she went into hiding and see photographs chronicling her life.<\/p>\n

5. National Museum of African American History and Culture<\/h2>\n

\"National<\/p>\n

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)<\/a> is dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture and making it accessible to the public. In this spirit, the newest Smithsonian museum welcomes you to explore its collection and exhibits\u2014even if you can\u2019t visit in person. Delve into a variety of online exhibits on topics like slavery and freedom, the African American military experience, and the history of blues, jazz, and hip-hop. You can also listen to oral histories, view historical artifacts, and learn about the museum through Curator Chats videos.<\/p>\n

6. Live Virtual History Tour of Pompeii<\/h2>\n

\"Cast<\/p>\n

Rove around the ruins of one of Italy\u2019s most famous sites from home on a virtual tour of Pompeii<\/a>. Using video chat, your expert Pompeii tour guide shares their passion for archaeology while showing you all the best parts of the ancient city. See brightly painted frescos, intricate mosaics, and the remains of citizens preserved by the ash from Mount Vesuvius\u2019 eruption.<\/p>\n

Find more virtual history tours in some of Canada\u2019s best museums<\/a>. You can also virtually travel the world through Expedia\u2019s collection of online experiences<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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