Niaux Cave: Visitor Information & Tips
Niaux is an Ice Age cave near the town of Tarascon-sur-Ariège in the Pyrénées. Without question, it is one of the must-see decorated caves in France.…
AI, Travel Planning & Archaeology Travel: the Case for Human Expertise
Travellers are increasingly demanding more unique, one-to-one experiences in their travels, moving away from one-size-fits-all trips. Since the end of November 2022, we have been…
National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik: Accessibility, Tickets & What to Expect
The National Museum of Iceland, with its artefact-rich displays of just over 1,000 years of Icelandic history, is one of the more popular things to…
Eight Accessible Historic Sites In Iceland Everyone Can Visit
While exploring historic sites in Iceland can be challenging for visitors with disabilities and mobility needs, more and more sites are making real efforts to…
Reykjavik’s Penis Museum: A Whale of a Time
You can visit all manner of interesting museums in Iceland, but none is more unusual than the Icelandic Phallological Museum in downtown Reykjavik. Home to…
Reykholt – Visit the Home of Snorri Sturluson
The small village of Reykholt is tucked away in the western region of Iceland. Modest in size, but immense in historical weight, its principal significance…
What to expect at Iceland’s DC-3 Plane Wreck on Sólheimasandur Beach
Laying on the black sand of Sólheimasandur beach on Iceland’s Southern coast are the iconic remains of an aircraft fuselage. The wreck has been a…
A Self Guided Walking Tour of Viking Statues & Sites in Reykjavik
Few walking tours focus on the Viking history of Reykjavik. Created by an archaeologist who studied Norse history in Iceland, this self-guided itinerary includes the…
Memorial to the B24 Daisy Mae in Ladelund
Beside a road on the edge of the small town of Ladelund, in Schleswig-Holstein, stands a stone memorial to a B24 Liberator nicknamed ‘Daisy Mae’.…
Small Group Tour of Dordogne: Caves, Villas & Castles
Les Eyzies, and the historic Hotel Cromagnon, is the base for exploring some of the jewels in the crown of Dordogne’s past. The focus of…
Commemorating the End of WWII on the 80th Anniversary at 7 Key Sites
In 2025 we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Given the global nature of the conflict, the end can…
Review of London Museum Docklands’ Mudlarking Exhibition ‘Secrets of the Thames’
Anyone who has walked along the banks of the River Thames will surely have noticed the bones of history beneath their feet. Pot sherds, animal…
What is GoWithGuide, and Why We Recommend Them
Founded in Japan in 2013, GoWithGuide is an online marketplace that promotes the services of independent, local tour guides. The website is different from others…
Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux – A True Hidden Gem
While driving through the Seine River Valley, quite by chance I stumbled upon the Church of Our Lady in the riverside town of Caudebec-en-Caux. Turns…
World War II Sites & Museums in Iceland
World War II is not something we usually associate with Iceland. Certainly this was the case for me until recently when I went on a…
14 Unusual Historic Sites in Iceland for the Adventurous
For those looking for an adventure in Iceland with a historical twist, this is a list just for you. I have put together 14 of…
Runes & Runestones From Greenland to Türkiye: 20+ Runic Inscriptions You Can Visit
Those interested in the Viking world would have inevitably come across runes. This alphabet has been steeped in mystery and myth since they came into…
Exploring Iceland’s History at Icelandic Saga Sites
The Sagas of Icelanders are easily some of the most important surviving medieval texts. A lot of what we know about the Vikings has come…
Augustus of Prima Porta
Arguably one of the most important statues of Emperor Augustus, the Augustus of Prima Porta is certainly one of the best preserved portraits we have…
World in Words – A Permanent Exhibition of Iceland’s Medieval Manuscripts
An engaging new permanent exhibition has recently opened at the Árni Magnússon Institute in Reykjavik. The focus is a handful of the most exciting and…
Explore Iceland’s History at the Saga Museum
The Saga Museum near the Old Harbour recounts the history of Iceland. From its geological origins to the Settlement of Iceland in the Viking Age,…
Visiting Viðey Island in Summer or Winter
A ferry ride to Viðey Island is one of attractions included on the Reykjavik City Card. Although the city card is a must-have accessory for…
7-Day Self-Guide Tour of the Best Cave Painting Sites in France
One of the many reasons people travel to France is to see for themselves the spectacular Ice Age cave art. Although most caves are now…
Red Rocks Cultural Festival 2024: Celebrating Heritage, Community & Conservation
Each year the Red Rocks Initiatives for Sustainable Development hosts its Cultural Festival. In September 2024 we celebrated our 12th festival with a week-long programme…
Tips to Make the Reykjavik City Card Worth It
The Reykjavik City Card is one of the best city passes I have reviewed and used. Available for 24, 48 or 72 hours, it includes…
20 of the Best Viking Sites & Museums to Visit
For anyone with a new-found interest in the Vikings, this list is for you. Based on years of interest in medieval northern Europe and more…
Visiting Þingvellir (Thingvellir): the Gathering of the Alþingi
Thingvellir is widely regarded as the most important heritage site in Iceland. Not only a place of great historic significance, it is also a site…
Visiting the Weiden Roman Tomb in Cologne
Römergrab Weiden is an extraordinarily well preserved Roman burial chamber or tomb located in the outer Cologne suburb of Weiden. Although well beyond the usual…
Historic Writers’ Houses You Can Visit in England
From Thomas Hardy’s birthplace in Dorset, to Agatha Christie’s summer residence in Devon. From humble lodgings to grand mansions, many homes where the giants of…
Touring Exhibition: Ramses & the Gold of Pharaohs, 2021 – 2026
The blockbuster touring exhibition from Egypt Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs is now at Crevia Base in Tokyo, until 4 January 2026. From…
Majesty Unveiled: Visiting Rwanda’s Kings’ Palace Museum
Having worked in Nyanza District for some time on a number of heritage and tourism related projects, I have become familiar with the Kings’ Palace…
Visiting Stonehenge for Summer Solstice
Across the world, there is probably nowhere more closely associated with the summer solstice than Stonehenge. While a busy attraction all year round, England’s most…
Archaeology Travel Itineraries
Build on our itineraries to create your own trip of a lifetime Bulgaria, France, Italy Self-guided multi-day tours and day trips English With over a…
Red Rocks Rwanda Eco Tours
Integrating tourism, conservation and sustainable community development in and around the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda Multi-day tours English Red Rocks Rwanda is both an Eco…
Roman Cologne – Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Cologne was an important city on the Rhine River during Roman times; then called Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. And besides one of Germany’s most impressive…
Buying Tickets for Font de Gaume, Les Combarelles & Abri Cap Blanc
Everyone wants to see the prehistoric paintings and engravings in the caves of Font de Gaume and Les Combarelles. And with good reason. Besides the…
Lascaux International Exhibition – What & Where is Lascaux III?
The new Lascaux III will return to the Field Museum in Chicago. The travelling exhibition will open 28 May 2027 and run until 23 April…
An Egyptian Archaeologist’s Guide to Visiting Egypt During Ramadan
Each year Egypt receives millions of visitors from all over the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, there is a significant increase in the…
Lascaux II – the First Lascaux Replica
Lascaux II, a partial but spectacular and highly accurate replica of Lascaux, was opened to the public in 1983. This allowed 1000s of people to…
Les Eyzies – A Guide to the World Capital of Prehistory
Discover over 400,000 years of human history in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac. From rock shelters and caves of our more distant ancestors, some of which are adorned…
Pôle d’Interprétation de la Préhistoire: Getting Started in Les Eyzies
The small town of Les Eyzies in the Dordogne has long been described as the World Capital of Prehistory. Not only is the National Prehistory…
Willis Museum, Basingstoke Celebrates 50 Years of Archaeology at Silchester
Roman Silchester, or Calleva Atrebatum as the Romans called the town, is one of England’s important archaeological sites. The site first came to our attention…
10 of the Best Chichen Itza Tours & Day Trips
Once an overgrown, ruined pre-Colombian city in the heart of the Yucatán jungle, Chichén Itzá is now one of the most popular attractions in Mexico.…
Thoth in Basalt in the National Museum of Archaeology, Taranto
The museum in Taranto, Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Taranto, is one of the finest national museums in Italy. Particularly well known for its collection of…
From Prehistory to the Post Modern: 15 of England’s Historic Places Listed in 2023
In 2023, Historic England added 227 new places to the National Heritage List for England. A further 231 places had their listings amended. These range…
Berlin’s 2025 Festive Season: Christmas Markets, Street Lights & More
Berlin is a popular destination whatever the season; there is always something to do. And this is particularly true in the run up to Christmas.…
Trains to Life – Trains to Death Memorial at Friedrichstraße Station, Berlin
Just outside Friedrichstraße train station is one of many memorials to the victims of the Nazi era in Berlin. This particular one, Trains to Life…
Our Recommended Walking Tours of the Acropolis & Athens
Given the complexity and significance of the Acropolis in Athens, the site itself and its history, this is definitely one of those archaeological sites that…
Christmas Garden Berlin, 2023: a Light Show at the Botanical Garden
Each year the Botanical Garden in Berlin provides a magical, festive setting for Christmas Garden Berlin. From mid November to the first week in January,…
Culture & History Tours of Rwanda
Red Rocks Rwanda tours offer a captivating journey through this East African nation known for its rich heritage and tumultuous past. Ideally suited for travellers…
Cagliari: A History in 47 Historical Places & Landmarks
Whether you are visiting for a few hours as part of a shore excursion or a few days, this 20 minute read sets out the…
The London Museum: A New Museum for London Opening 2026
At the end of 2022 the Museum of London at the Wall in the City of London closed its doors, having opened in 1976. A…
Megaliths, Menhirs & Fairies in North Eastern Brittany
North eastern Brittany is well known for its medieval heritage. Here a handful of towns have retained a quaint Middle Age charm, attracting visitors throughout…
My Sightseeing Segway Tour of Cagliari: A Spectacularly Scenic & Sustainable Ride
As with many cities in Europe, Cagliari has a rich historic centre and many ways in which visitors can explore this fascinating past. If you…
Is Sardinia Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons to Visit the Island of Giants
As a Sardinian archaeologist, born and bred on the island, and trained at the University of Cagliari, I do not shy away from recommending my…
Six Sardinian Experiences as Cagliari Shore Excursions
The Sardinian port city of Cagliari is a popular stop for a number of different cruise liners sailing the Mediterranean. As one of the Mediterranean’s…
Exploring Medieval Jewish Heritage in Five German Cities
Germany may be a comparatively modern nation-state, having been formed in 1871, but the territory it now encompasses has a rich and complex history. An…
Exploring the Ancient City of Nora, its History & Archaeology
Under an hour’s drive from Cagliari are the ruins of the ancient city of Nora. Situated at the end of a small peninsular, Capo di…
London’s City & Roman Wall at Vine Street
The wall built by the Romans to protect Londinium sometime between 190 and 230 AD still survives in a number of places. Many of these…
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Buying Last Minute Tickets for the Colosseum in Rome
Anyone planning a trip to Rome and hoping to visit the Colosseum should definitely buy their entry tickets in advance. Tickets from the official website…
Case Romane del Celio: Uncovering the Layers of Ancient Life in Rome
Sitting quietly on top of the Caelian Hill in Rome are the Case Romane del Celio snapshots of early Roman history showing the changes that…
The Vatican Obelisk: Why is there an Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St Peter’s Square?
Images of Saint Peter’s Square are frequently broadcast around the World. Perhaps not surprising given that this is at the public heart of the Vatican…
Taking Kids to the Acropolis, Athens: What You Need to Know
Parents visiting Athens can still enjoy a trip to the top of the Acropolis with their babies or young children. You do not need to…
Comparing Go City’s Paris Passes & Paris Museum Pass
Paris has some of the finest art galleries and museums in the world. These are the very reason why many people visit the French capital.…
Green Caesar & Cleopatra in the Altes Museum on Museumsinsel, Berlin
The Altes Museum was the first of the five museums on Museumsinsel to have been constructed. Built for King Frederick William III of Prussia, by Karl Friedrich…
Is Orvieto Worth A Day Trip From Rome?
About an hour’s train ride north of Rome, the hill town of Orvieto satisfies a yearning for many a traveller looking for a taste of…
Sansevero Chapel & Guiseppe Sanmartino’s Veiled Christ, Naples
The Sansevero Chapel is inextricably linked to the genius of Raimondo di Sangro, who conceived and commissioned numerous artists to create the complex iconographic cycle…
Naples in 3 Days with a Campania Museum Pass
Naples is a city that has so much to offer: history, culture, archaeology, art and good food. I have always wanted to visit the city…
Tips For Buying Tickets for the Acropolis & Ancient Sites in Athens
Prices for the Acropolis and other major archaeological sites in Athens increased significantly on 1 April 2025. A single entry ticket for an adult now…
A Picturesque View from the Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari
After a short walk along one of the city’s most beautiful streets, you arrive at the Roman amphitheatre of Cagliari. An ancient monument steeped in…
Visiting the Archaeological Site of Knossos – Knossos Palace, Crete
Knossos is the most well known archaeological site on the island of Crete. It is more commonly known as ‘Knossos Palace’. An interpretation by the…
Visiting Rome’s Capuchin Crypt
In the centre of Rome is the Capuchin Crypt – officially the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, which is at once both shocking…
Visiting Akrotiri of Thera – A Minoan Site in Santorini
One of the main attractions on the Greek island of Santorini is the archaeological site of Akrotiri. The extensive ruins of this Bronze Age settlement…
Can You See the Great Wall of China from Space?
The Great Wall of China features prominently in Western popular imagination. Most of us have grown up with the idea that this ancient wall is…
The Doom Painting of Waltham Abbey
Doom paintings were once a common feature in English churches. Prominently placed in the church, they were powerful visual reminders of your fate should you…
20 of the Best Archaeological & Historical Sites in Sardinia
With thousands of archaeological and historical sites on the island, from prehistoric to industrial heritage, any visitor to Sardinia is spoilt for choice. In this…
10 Days in Bulgaria – 8,000 Years of Artistic Splendour
From Sofia in the west to the Black Sea coast in the east. From exquisite 8,000 year-old Neolithic figurines to extraordinary 19th century religious frescoes.…
Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
About 11 miles south of Jackson, Tennessee, outside the small town of Pinson, lies one of the largest mound sites in the Eastern United States.…
Is Cadw Membership Worth It?
From the Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon to the medieval castle at Beaumaris, many of Wales’ most important heritage sites are managed by an organisation called…
Visiting Mont Saint Michel: A Tidal Island With An Abbey
Mont Saint Michel is one of the most visited tourist attractions in France outside of Paris. Visitors come in their millions each year to see…
Visiting Teotihuacan: Tickets & Tips, Guided Tours & Day Trips
At only 50km northeast of Mexico City the archaeological site of Teotihuacán is the most visited attraction in Mexico. In this article Ethan, an archaeologist with…
The Vintage House in Aldeburg in Suffolk, England
The Vintage House in the seaside town of Aldeburgh on the east coast of England is a holiday cottage which still has the original furnishings…
Two Days in London: A Classical Music Itinerary
Many musical tours of London focus on recent popular music, with a wide variety of tours on offer for those who want to learn more…
Create Your Own Virtual Tour of the Acropolis in Athens
With over three million visitors in 2019, the Acropolis in Athens is one of the world’s most visited ancient monuments. Hardly surprising given the position…
One Day in London: A Military History Itinerary
For military history enthusiasts, London has a number of museums and points of interest to visit. As many of the sites are are on the…
Household Cavalry Museum, London
One of the first regiments in the British Army, the Household Cavalry has long been connected with the tradition and pageantry that comes with protecting…
Exhibition of Captain Oates & the Antarctic Exhibition at the Wakes
The Wakes is a museum in the Hampshire village of Selborne which was once home to the writer and naturalist, Gilbert White. Now a museum…
Guards Chapel & the Guards Museum, London
The Guards Chapel, the spiritual home of the Guards Regiments in London, is a modern chapel built less than 100 years ago, but world famous…
Alandroal Castle
A fortress of the Knights of Avis, although presenting an Islamic architecture it was built between 1294 and 1298, long after the Reconquista, by a…
Free, Self Guided Walking Tour of Salisbury, Wiltshire
As one of England’s heritage cities, Salisbury is an ideal destination for both history and archaeology enthusiasts. There truly is a lot to see and…
Figsbury Ring: Another Prehistoric Site Near Salisbury
A scheduled monument just outside the city of Salisbury, Figsbury Ring has both Neolithic and Iron Age features and has produced artefacts from both time…
Taking A Guided Tour of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst
The Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst is where the elite of the British Army train to be officers. Cadets arrive for nearly a year of…
Free, Self Guided Walk Around Salisbury Close
Covering an area of over 80 acres, Salisbury’s Cathedral Close is the largest in Britain. Vast lawns and shady trees make for a pleasant retreat…
The Rufus Stone Monument in the New Forest, Hampshire
An ironclad stone near the small New Forest village of Minstead is a reminder of William Rufus, the third son of William the Conqueror, who…
Castel Sant’Angelo – Hadrian’s Mausoleum
From the Roman Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum to a medieval military fortress. From a Papal residence to a Renaissance era Prison. Hadrian’s mausoleum, now known at…
St Margaret’s Church in Westminster, London – One of London’s Hidden Gems
Have you ever wondered about the church next to Westminster Abbey? Since 1614 St Margaret’s Church has been the parish church of the House of…
Monument to SOE Agents on Lambeth Palace Road, London
Unveiled in 2009, with its back to Lambeth Palace overlooking the Thames River, is one of a few memorials to the Special Operations Executive. This…
First Time in Paris: 3-Day Itinerary of Art & History
Paris is one of the world’s most popular destinations. And with good reason. As anyone who knows the city will tell you, there really is…
The Doom Painting of St Thomas’ Church, Salisbury
The Doom Painting of St Thomas’s Church in Salisbury is the largest and best preserved in the UK. Painted around 1470, it was covered with…
Knights, Salt & Towers: Family Friendly Malta
A rich and varied history created by the influence of so many nations on one island makes Malta one of Europe’s most historically rich outposts.…
Exploring the Coastal Towers of Malta & Gozo
Since the 17th century the coastline of Malta and Gozo have been dominated by large, square structures. Built by the Knights of Malta, these lookout…
Is English Heritage Membership Worth it?
Some of the more popular tourist attractions in England are in the care of English Heritage. These range from prehistoric stone circles, the most famous…
Is le Pont Flavien the Most Beautiful Roman Bridge Outside of Italy?
Ancient Romans built some spectacular bridges. And a number of these are still standing today, even if they have had varying amounts of reconstruction. One…
The Market Gate from Miletus in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin
The Market Gate of Miletus is one of the most well known pieces of Roman architecture. The large marble monument is now housed in the…
The Roman Colosseum … In Lego – Build Your Own
Just as archaeology exhibitions are not all just dusty old bones and stones in glass cases, Lego is no longer only used to build houses.…
Getting the Most Out of Your Roma Pass
The Roma Pass is one of a handful of city passes available for visitors to Rome. It is available for 48 and 72 hours, and…
Venice in 48 Hours: 2 Days in Italy’s Floating city
With its winding medieval streets and majestic Grand Canal, not unsurprisingly Venice is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Often thought of as…
Rome’s Arch of Janus on the Forum Boarium
Rome’s Arch of Janus is a quadrifons arch on the edge of what was the Forum Boarium, opposite the church of San Giorgio in Velabro.…
Buy Tickets for Museumsinsel & Museums in Berlin
Of all the many museums in Berlin, it is Museum Island (Museumsinsel in German) to which most visitors are drawn. From the delicate bust of…
25 Historical Day Trips From Brighton
Whatever your interests, in the seaside city of Brighton you will find something to engage all ages. Whether it is the regency splendour of the…
25 of the Best Castles in England
Visiting castles in England is a favourite pastime. Their attraction appeals to people visiting from all over the world as much as to families living…
Protected: Exploring the Nyanza District in Rwanda
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La Grotte du Pech Merle – Pech Merle Cave
La Grotte du Pech Merle is one of the most striking Ice Age cave art sites still open to the public. Some of the painted…
The 10 Best Islands in Europe for History Lovers
Islands of Europe come in all shapes and sizes. Whether at the crossroads of the Mediterranean or in the more remote North Sea, these islands…
Rock Art in Moab, Utah: The Best Places to See Petroglyphs & Pictographs
In the heart of red rock landscapes and canyonlands of south east Utah is the small resort town of Moab. One of the reasons many…
Baalbek Reborn: Take a Virtual Tour of Baalbek Ruins
Germany has a long tradition of working at the archaeological site of Baalbek in Lebanon. In November 1898 Emperor Wilhelm II and his wife passed…
Things to Do in Moab, 2023: From Dinosaurs to Today
Start your day in Moab by watching an incredible sunrise in the Canyonlands National Park. Follow the sun throughout the day and then watch it…
Making Clotxa in Horta Sant Joan, Catalonia
Sometimes the simplest of dishes made from the basic of ingredients are the most satisfying. Often they are the most healthiest. This is certainly the…
What to Do & See in Seoul: A 5-Day Itinerary
You have five days to spend in Seoul. And of course you want to make the most of the city’s historic sites, and more? Never…
10 Breathtaking Places to Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride
From the Buddhist temples on the Bagan Plains in Myanmar, to the pyramids at Teotihuacan just outside of Mexico City. From the ruins of Pharaonic…
The Humboldt Forum in Berlin’s Reconstructed Stadtschloss
In July 2021 the Humboldt Forum finally opened its doors. Over some 800 years the location of Berlin’s newest cultural landmark has changed remarkably. Having…
The Little Big List of Things to do in Berlin
Berlin is fast becoming one of the most popular cities in Europe to visit. This is not at all surprising given that for centuries the…
10 of the Oldest Historic Sites & Landmarks in Brighton
Brighton & Hove, or more commonly Brighton, is well known for its iconic beach, LGBTQ+ culture, and its eccentricity. A quick internet search will produce…
Visiting Tula – The Toltec Capital of Mexico
About two hours north of Mexico City is the archaeological site of Tula, once the capital city of the Toltec Empire. Four basalt statues of…
Visiting Chichen Itza: Everything You Need to Know
There are few archaeological sites in the Americas as well known as Chichén Itzá. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most…
The History of Tanks at the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset
The Tank Museum in the Dorset town of Bovington on the south coast of England is located on a military base, the home of The…
The Army Flying War Memorial in Hampshire
Completed in 2017, the memorial in the Middle Wallop Army Aviation Centre is the only memorial to those who have died during service of British…
St John the Theologian Church in Naoussa, Paros
If you have ever visited the Greek island of Paros you will understand why one of the most frequently asked questions is “how many churches…
The Medieval Mizmaze of Breamore, Hampshire
On a hill with views stretching far over the hills and fields of Hampshire and Wiltshire is the Breamore Mizmaze. A designated scheduled monument that…
Canadian War Memorial in the New Forest, Hampshire
On a narrow side road through the New Forest and tucked away in the treeline, is a simple looking wooden cross, backed by a Canadian…
Portuguese Fireplace in the New Forest: WWI Memorial to Portuguese Labourers
Located close to the major ports of Southampton and Portsmouth, the New Forest not surprisingly saw a large military presence and a great deal of…
Little Big City Berlin – Closed December 2024
Little Big City Berlin is a history experience anyone can walk into. All periods of Berlin’s history, including the more difficult events and periods, are…
Everything You Need to Know to Visit Delos Island in 2025
The small island of Delos has one of the most important archaeology sites in Greece. The only way to visit the site is to get…
Downton Moot: A Norman Castle Under 18th Century Gardens
The village of Downton, just six miles outside Salisbury, has a history stretching back to the neolithic. A motte and bailey castle, built in the…
Alcacer de Sol Castle
Occupying a strategic, hilltop position overlooking the Sado River is the castle of Alcácer do Sal. The hilltop has been settled since prehistoric times, but…
Aljezur Castle
Archaeological excavations show that the hilltop on which the Castle of Aljezur was built has been occupied since at least the Bronze and Iron Ages.…
Sekhmet on Bond Street: Is this the Oldest Statue in London?
Above the entrance to Sotheby’s on Bond Street in London is a sculpture of an ancient Egyptian goddess. The obvious feline features immediately identify her…
Moot Hall: the Aldeburgh Museum in Suffolk, England
The Moot Hall in Aldeburgh is believed to be one of the best preserved Tudor public buildings in Britain. Built around 1550, this timber framed…
Former British Prime Minister’s Houses You Can Visit
Number 10 Downing Street in London is known around the world as the official residence of the sitting British Prime Minister. And it has been…
Museum of East Anglian Life
One of several outdoor museums around the UK, the Museum of East Anglian Life is a 75 acre site in Stowmarket, Suffolk, based around the…
Torchlit Summer Evenings at the Roman Baths in Bath, England
Each summer, the Roman Baths in Bath, Somerset, open their doors to late night visitors who can explore them from a different perspective, without the…
Sutton Hoo, Where Myth & Legend Meets Anglo-Saxon History
One of the most significant finds in English archaeology is the site of Sutton Hoo. And now the subject of a Netflix film ‘The Dig’.…
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker: A Cold War Site in Essex
This once secret nuclear bunker is the deepest and largest bunker in the south east of England; originally built for air defence but turned into…
Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara
After several years of restoration on the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, the Ministry of Antiquities announced in November 2019 that work was complete. The following…
Clouds Hill: The Austere Dorset Retreat of Archaeologist, War Hero & Writer, TE Lawrence
TE Lawrence, otherwise known as Lawrence of Arabia, escap his fame in a small rural cottage called Clouds Hill, in Dorset, where he lived for…
Temple Debod: An Ancient Egyptian Temple in Parque del Oeste, Madrid
One of the main attractions in Parque del Oeste in the city of Madrid is an ancient Egyptian temple. Built in the 2nd Century BC,…
Tutankhamun Exhibition Highlights from the Saatchi Gallery, London
To mark the centenary of the opening of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 and the lead up to the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum…
Experience Guédelon, Don’t Just Visit
For anyone visiting France for the castles or medieval history, Guédelon is a must. Over 300,000 people visit each year, and for a not insignificant…
Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme
Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built between 1928 and 1932, the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme has been described as “the…
Oradour-sur-Glane: The Site of a Nazi Massacre in France
Oradour-sur-Glane is that village in the Limousin region of France where, on 10 June 1944, Der Führer Regiment of the 2nd Waffen-SS Panzer Division Das…
Best Places to See Lavender Fields in Provence for History Buffs
There are so many reasons for culturally minded travellers to visit Julius Caesar’s Province of Rome. The regions’ distinctive landscape has many archaeological and historical…
Autun, A Ville d’Art et d’Histoire – Autumn in Burgundy
Founded by Emperor Augustus around 15 BC, in 725 AD Autun would be the eastern most reach of the Muslim Ummayads in Europe. Much later,…
Visiting Vienna With Kids: Parks & Palaces, Museums & Cake
Vienna is the beautiful capital city of Austria, a skyline dominated by Baroque architecture with an incredible history. Known for the long-lasting Hapsburg Dynasty, 19th…
Berlin’s Anhalter Bahnhof: Ruins of a Holocaust Deportation Station
Inaugurated in 1841, Anhalter Bahnhof was one of Berlin’s most important train stations. It was known as the “Gateway to the South”. During the peiod…
Visiting Vienna: First Impressions of a History Lover
With Imperial palaces and churches representing over 600 years of Hapsburg rule, over 160 museums – 60 of which are in the vast MuseumQuartier, Vienna…
The Thera Gallery at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is not only the largest museum in Greece, it understandably is one of the most important archaeological museums of…
The Keston Roman Tombs
In the leafy suburb of Keston, along Greater London’s southern border with Kent, is an interesting Romano-British site, rarely open to the public. The Keston…
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A rock cut cistern near the town of Lefkos, on the Greek island of Karpathos, is not only one of a small number of accessible…
An Archaeological Archipelago: Things to See on the Isles of Scilly
Beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and unusual wildlife have long made the Isles of Scilly a popular place for a short getaway. The islands, a relatively…
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From the tip of Italy’s heel to the ravines at the instep. From coastal towns on the Adriatic Sea to a port city in the…
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Discover the stories of a town in southern Italy where the inhabitants were living in rock-cut caves for centuries; from a time before the Romans…
10 Tips for Visiting the Megalithic Temples in Malta & Gozo
Partway between mainland Europe and Africa in the Mediterranean Sea lies the small island of Malta and its even smaller neighbour Gozo. These islands are…
Nuraghe La Prisgiona: the Archaeology of a Nuragic Village
The Nuragic culture developed during the Bronze Age in Sardinia, leaving behind a distinctive style of architecture for us to marvel at in modern times.…
Britain’s Only Surviving Sedan Chairmen’s Houses
Queen’s Parade Place is quite unassuming, particularly after the grandeur of nearby Queen’s Square. It is after all the rear elevations of houses on the…
Brunel’s SS Great Britain: A Bristol Ship that Changed the World
Today, Brunel’s SS Great Britain stands proudly at Bristol’s dry docks. The enormous hull is suspended within a glass waterline plate – part of a…
Who wore this? A Kid’s Guide to Clothing & Costume in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Over time, people have worn all sorts of different types of clothing, for all sorts of different reasons. They might wear jewellery for a special…
Tuckers Hall – Exeter’s Hidden Gem & the Woollen Cloth Trade
Tuckers Hall was built in 1471 AD. It was once the central hub of the booming woolen cloth trade in Late Medieval and Early Modern…
10 Remarkable Artefacts from Devon and the Southwest in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Although much of the Royal Albert Memorial Museum’s collection comes from other parts of Europe and beyond, the museum also has a large collection of…
10 Artefacts From Around the World in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum
As a museum that displays an impressive permanent collection and hosts a diverse series of temporary exhibitions, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery…
Farnese Bull: Naples National Archaeological Museum
Surely one of the most remarkable Classical sculptures is the Farnese Bull. A massive sculpture in white marble that depicts the terrifying moment when two…
Seven Things to See When Visiting Exeter Cathedral
Often lauded as an impressive example of the architecture of the Middle Ages, the current appearance of the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter…
Luxor Obelisk on the Place de la Concorde in Paris
At the bottom of the Champs Elysées and set in the centre of one of the most well known traffic circles in the world –…
Egyptology Museum in Leipzig, Germany
The Egyptology Museum in Leipzig is part of the Egyptology Institute at the University of Leipzig. Since 2010 the museum has been housed in the…
Visiting Exeter’s Underground Passages: A Hidden World of Medieval Engineering
Beneath the streets of Exeter are what remains of a network of medieval tunnels built to supply the city with fresh water. Just a few…
Serdika II Metro Station: Gateway to Sofia’s Roman Past
Instead of billboards on the platform, passengers arriving at Sofia’s Serdika II Metro station are greeted with stylish glass cases displaying some of the city’s…
Prehistoric & Ancient Paris: 6 Must-See Places
Paris has some of the most internationally renowned museums and art galleries, representing spectacular art and material culture from all over the World, past and…
A Cabin With A View: The Nile from the Oberoi Philae
Before getting into bed on the third night of the cruise I opened the curtains and blinds. Sleeping with the curtains open I usually wake…
Petit Mont Chambered Tomb
The stepped cairn of le Petit Mont is thought to be one of the most significant chambered tombs in Brittany. The cairn is located on…
Is Benwell Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall Worth a Visit?
Benwell Roman Fort, or Condercum as it would have been known by the Romans, was the second of 12 forts constructed along the line of…
7 Archaeological Wonders of Ancient India
With the Indus Valley civilization and several subsequent empires and kingdoms, India is one of the World’s archaeological gems. Be it ancient forts or some…
Merry Maidens Dancing on a Sunday in Cornwall
South west of Penzance, and not that far from Cornwall’s Land’s End, is a restored, Neolithic stone circle known according to native folklore as the…
The Parthenon Marbles in the Louvre Museum, Paris
While the British Museum tends to get all the attention in debates and discussions about the return of the so-called ‘Elgin Marbles’ to the Acropolis…
Visiting the Archaeological Excavation Under the Acropolis Museum
Beneath the Acropolis museum are the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighbourhood. Clearly visible are the remains of streets and houses, bathhouses and workshops. In…
Going Behind, Beneath & Beyond Rome’s Top Attractions
If you are planning a trip to Rome you will find no shortage of lists online of attractions everyone thinks you must see. Based on…
Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya Rock: Caught between a Rock and a Hard Place
Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular tourist attractions – and with good reason. This ruined, 5th century city has some extraordinary features, including…
Roman Jublains – Noviodunum
The modern-day town of Jublains has its origins as the Gallic capital of the Diablintes tribe. By 65 AD, the town had taken on many…
Tips For Visiting the Carnac Standing Stones With a Megalithic Pass
Brittany, that peninsula in north-west France that juts out into the Atlantic with its distinctive cultural history, has the largest concentration of megalithic stones in…
Visiting Jumièges Abbey: Are These the Most Beautiful Ruins in France?
To the north of the meandering Seine River, in the small Normandy town of Jumièges are the ruins of a once powerful and important abbey.…
Dolmen de la Madeleine, Gennes
An isolated dolmen in a private field on the outskirts of the town of Gennes, on the banks of the Loire River and not that…
Le Gros Horloge: Renaissance Time in Rouen, France
Although heavily damaged during the second World War, the city of Rouen still has a spectacular Medieval and Renaissance sights. One of these is set…
Ancient Egypt on the Streets of Paris
When the glass pyramids were added to the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in 1989, they divided opinion. Whatever your thoughts, they are now as…
Deir el-Medina, West Bank Luxor. Don’t Miss it!
Whether you are staying in Luxor for a few days or only visiting for the day, keep the artisans’ village at Deir el-Medina high on…
The Bust of Nefertiti in the Neues Museum, Berlin
On 6 December 1912 a limestone bust of Nefertiti was unearthed by a German archaeological team led by Ludwig Borchardt. The archaeologists were excavating in…
Hadrian’s Wall: Archaeological Walking Guides – A Review
Published in 2012 by The History Press is a series entitled Archaeological Walking Guides. The first volume in that series was a walking guide to…
Venus of Brassempouy – la Dame de Brassempouy
During the 1894 excavations in a cave known as la Grotte du Pape, just outside the southern French village of Brassempouy, archaeologists recovered what must…
The Emperor’s Needles by Susan Sorek – A Review
A while ago I became interested by the two Egyptian obelisks that once stood in the now barren Circus Maximum in Rome; today they are…
Rome by Amanda Claridge – A Review
For anyone visiting Rome with more than a passing interest in the archaeology, chances are you will want a decent guide book. There are a…
Egyptian Obelisks in Rome & Beyond
Did you know there are more ancient Egyptian obelisks standing in Rome than there are anywhere else in the world, including all of Egypt? Besides…
Oxford Archaeological Guides – A Series Review
Have you ever tried to get yourself a decent archaeology travel guide? Whether you are going some where interesting on holiday or simply want to…
The Roman Remains of France by James Bromwich – A Review
English language guidebooks to the archaeology of France are quite thin on the ground. I am a bit surprised by this given the sheer number…
A Museum Without A Mummy
“A museum without a mummy,” according to Antoine Vivenel, “is not a museum.” Along with a couple of other apparent ‘must haves’, an ancient Greek…
Roman Provence by Edwin Mullins – A Review
Studying archaeology in South Africa not surprisingly focusses on the archaeology of Africa, more particularly sub-Saharan Africa. Classical archaeology simply did not feature in my…
Jean Clottes’ Cave Art – A Review
If you are planning a trip to Europe to visit some of the spectacular caves with Ice Age art, or perhaps you have recently been…
Visiting The Faroe Islands: for History, Archaeology & Nature
TAD: To follow when the article is complete Shrouded in mystery and swept by dramatic seas, the Faroe Islands have long captured the imagination, yet…
