Month: December 2012

London’s Roman Amphitheatre: An Unexpected Highlight of 2012

Although my all to brief trip to Rome was definitely one of the more memorable experiences of my...

Berlin’s Best Archaeology, History & Art Museums & Galleries

Given the international archaeology carried out by institutions in Berlin, as well as the city’s place in the more recent history of the West, not surprisingly there are some of the finest archaeology and history museums...

Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli

Of all the Roman Emperors, Hadrian fascinates me the most. Today he is perhaps best known for his association with Hadrian’s Wall, constructed along the northern boundary of Roman Britain. In antiquity he travelled widely...

Myths, Mayans & Museums: what to do after 21 December

Of all the images circulating on social media these days, the weather forecast for this week (above) is one of my favourite. I really did LOL. The idea that world is coming to an end is not a new one, and in looking for proof...

17 December, Saturnalia & the Temple of Saturn in Rome

Happy Saturnalia! Yes today, 17 December, once marked the start of the Saturnalia festivities at...