Ever peered at Trajan’s Column in Rome, desperately trying to identify through binoculars the details of each elevated panel? Ever believed the Roman propaganda about the Dacians being simply a …
Soft breezes, peaceful with an absence of tourist throngs, temples, museums, glorious long sandy beaches, Byzantine churches, traditional villages, fabulous food, a floating fruit and veg market, horse drawn carriages, …
Mention a school trip to Russia and one usually thinks of the History department; Tsars, Napoleon, revolutions and the Cold War. However, thanks to Catherine II and Peter I (avid …
What did the Romans (and Etruscans) ever do for Firenze? Part I In the case of the Romans, provided solid foundations – literally! Although there was originally a market place …
Before embarking upon Etruscan Day (or half day) Excursions – do visit the Florence Archaeological Museum. The novel experience of entering a Florentine Museum with out queuing is unparallel; …
This summer I was easily persuaded by my friend (a medievalist MA student) to go to Turkey for 5 days. On the 16th August I found myself arriving at Istanbul …
If you wish to cover several millennia in one day alone, interspersed by stunning scenery and beaches – Sardinia is the place! We seemingly time travelled through early Bronze …