Historians help us take a glance at the past and let us know how civilizations evolved, how humanity won through the most challenging times, and how remarkable personalities changed the course of history for good. Well, what if you had the superpower or technology to travel back in time? What are the major historical events you would want to witness?
Whether it’s through the power of time travel spells, or something else, with so many major events across millennia, creating a definitive list of must-watch events may seem difficult. That’s why we curated a list to get you started. Use this for your time travel journey or pick a few events from this one to add to your itinerary.
Events to watch as a time traveler
Before we embark on this journey, let’s establish some ground rules. You can only travel back in time and witness these events. You can’t interfere with them or change them in any way. Hollywood has warned us too many times of the consequences and it creates all kinds of paradoxes. We don’t want that. With that out of the way, let’s check out the list:
1. Moon landing
If you could harness the might of a go back in time spell, and have special privileges where you could survive in the vacuum of space while being invisible to humans of that era, make sure to add the moon landing to the list. It’s one of the greatest accomplishments of humanity where we go to leave our mark outside our planet.
You get front-row seats on the surface of the moon, where you get to watch Neil Armstrong walking his first few steps and raising the American flag. You can also get great footage to disapprove of all conspiracy theorists once and for all.
2. Watch the pyramids being built
The pyramids of Giza are some of the most impressive feats of architecture of ancient humans. They are so impressive that architects, scientists, and historians are debating how they were built to this day.
Historical records and evidence point towards the use of the Nile River and several artificial waterways to bring building materials and other resources to the site with Egyptian craftsmen and laborers residing in a nearby city. Whatever the case may be, a powerful light magic spell may help you witness this incredible construction project from the front seats.
3. Dinosaur extinction
The dinosaurs were impressive life forms that evolved in all kinds of ways and ruled the planet for around 180 million years. That’s why a catastrophic event where a giant asteroid impact eradicates the dominant species is so significant.
Even when you know about the great tsunamis, temperature spikes, and atmosphere-altering effects, witnessing them from a safe vantage point makes for powerful visuals. With the help of a white magic spell you can witness this incredible global event that paved the way for humans and other mammals.
4. Rod Stewart concert at Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana
Despite being one of the most popular music festivals, Coachella manages to draw an attendance of just around 650,000 people. Unfortunately, that pales in comparison to British singer Rod Stewart’s 1994 concert at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
A spell for time travel can make you one of the 3.5 million lucky concert attendees and sing along to ‘Baby Jane’ lyrics –
“No one tells me where or when
I know it’s gonna last forever”.
5. ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
When Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. gave his iconic speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, it was the most significant moment for the Civil Rights Movement. It echoes the ideals of equality and freedom and helped reinforce them with the American people beyond race.
It continues to resonate and inspire people fighting for their rights and freedom across the globe. Watching the reverend deliver his passionate and timeless speech is an opportunity that time travelers can’t afford to miss out on.
From uncovering the secrets of ancient wonders to glimpsing into the most iconic moments of human gathering, time travel opens up all kinds of opportunities. Add these events to your travel itinerary or create one that aligns to your interests more closely. So, what does your timeline look like?
