According to famous author and historian David McCullough history is who we are and why we are the way we are. This single statement clearly explains why we need to know history of human civilization, its formation and revolutions. History is the only answer to questions that arise in an individual's mind after witnessing the current situation and scenario. For instance if we look at our mobile phone, then we would wonder how was it made and who actually invented it? There would be someone who would have invented communication devices and instruments in the past, which revolutionized after technological advancements to pave way for invention of mobile phones. History is like a mirror which shows us about the evolutions and revolutions that paved way for creation of present.

The above paragraph clearly explains about the importance of history and I would advise you to always learn about history of places which you visit. I have this habit of maintaining a journal about history of places which I visit for vacation or business trip. Maintaining a travel journal is like keeping some memories that you find interesting about a place. This can be a great activity, especially when you are visiting places like Philadelphia, which are known for their rich historic past.

Philadelphia was America's first capital city and a visit to this place can be a rewarding experience because the rich historic past of this place forms a major part of the American history. In case you want to know about America's history then a visit to Philadelphia is a must. This place is known to be the origin point of American Revolution that led to independence from British monarchy.

In case you have not explored about the rich historical past of this place then do invest on some reading books that are based on Philadelphia's history. From information about military revolution to a deep analysis on life of Bergdoll the Rich Draft Dodger, these books have almost everything on record about America's history. These books can be a great source of knowledge about American history and all the revolutions that paved way for development of modern America. Investing some money and time on these books can be an enlightening experience and I am sure you will love to know about how this superpower came into existence. The struggle and wars behind this nation and its development are surely worth knowing about.