Archaeology & History Travel Ideas 2026
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Move Over Greece & Italy ... Visit Bulgaria
With a magnificent coastline on the Black Sea, the Balkan state of Bulgaria is at the very edge of south eastern Europe. Perhaps you will not find an iconic monument to rival the Colosseum or the Parthenon, but Bulgaria has a fascinating and complex past that has been shaped by Greek, Latin, Slavic, Ottoman, Persian and Soviet influences. You will find a nation that still has a strong heritage of traditional dance, music, costumes and crafts, as well as 40,000 or so archaeological sites and cultural monuments. With over 8,000 years of history, we give you seven reasons why Bulgaria is worth visiting.
Autun in Autumn
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, in the 1830s the town witnessed the beginning of the modern oil shale industry, and in 1852 gave its name to the mineral Autunite. Autun is steeped in many facets of history. Not surprisingly then that this town in the heart of the French region of Burgundy is a designated town of art and history. Following in Roman footsteps, in October Thomas made a brief stop here, and suggests Autun is more than just a staging post.
9 Historical Towns, 9 Reasons to Visit Puglia
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 Gulf of Taranto. Puglia has no shortage of picturesque towns packed with archaeology and history, art and architecture. Whether you enjoy wandering through streets lined with Baroque façades or searching out the archaeological ruins and remains of earlier periods, this region of Italy will not disappoint. Your hardest task will be choosing which one to visit.
Blockbuster Touring Exhibitions 2026 / 2027
Ramses & the Pharaoh's Gold - London 2026
At long last, the touring exhibition is now in London, at the NEON in Battersea Power Station, until 30 August 2026. A multisensory exhibition showcases 180 objects exploring the life and accomplishments of Ramses II. Many of these have never been seen outside of Egypt. Besides exceptional artefacts associated the king himself, including exquisite golden treasures from his tomb, the exhibition also includes sarcophaguses, animal mummies, jewellery, royal masks, amulets of other individuals, such as his mother, his wife.Â
Lascaux III - Chicago 2027
From 28 May 2027, until 23 April 2028, the new Lascaux III exhibition returns to the Field Museum in Chicago. The first edition of the exhibition was hosted by the museum in 2013, then the first venue outside of France to stage the exhibition. One of the features of the new exhibition is a fully reimagined immersive experience of the Hall of Bulls, which centres on a new replica of the entire chamber.Â
Archaeology Tours for 2026/7
Small Group Cave Art Tour Vézère Valley
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 this 4-day guided tour is the Ice Age cave art, for which the region is well known worldwide. Besides visiting some of the finest decorated caves in the area, including the replica of Lascaux, also on the itinerary is an extraordinary Roman townhouse, a medieval Troglodyte settlement and an imposing castle associated with the 100 Year’s War between France and England. The small group guided tour is strictly limited to seven participants, with dates in May and September 2026, and May 2027.
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