Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

Was Christopher Columbus Spanish and Jewish?

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Columbus has long thought a native of Genoa, Italy, born in 1451 to a family of wool weavers. However, a new theory based on DNA evidence suggests he was likely born in Valencia, Spain.

Georgia breweries pick up honors at Great American Beer Festival

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Several Georgia breweries were honored with medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.

Customs House Museum honored at 2024 Southeastern Museum Conference

October 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center received gold, silver and bronze awards at the 2024 Southeastern Museum Conference.

The week in Georgia: Oct. 11, 2024

October 11, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at this week’s top Peach State political news.

New Jersey bill would largely ban single-use utensils, condiments

October 11, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation prohibiting food service businesses from providing single-use utensils and condiments except at the customer’s request.

What are the best metro areas for football fans?

October 10, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Football season is back in full swing.

Feds charge Afghanistan citizen in Election Day terror plot

October 10, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Justice Department has charged an Afghanistan citizen living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States.

States sending National Guard assets to Florida

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

States are sending National Guard assets to Florida to help the state with its Hurricane Milton response.

Georgia lawmakers likely to consider litigation reform next year

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia lawmakers will likely address civil litigation when they return to Atlanta in January.