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Ramses II and the Pharaohs' Gold: the exhibition opens in London (Battersea Power Station) in February 2026.
December 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Ramses II and the Pharaohs' Gold: the exhibition opens in London (Battersea Power Station) in February 2026.
For lovers of history, Berlin is a top-choice in Europe for a festive break during the Advent Season. The city's famous Christmas markets have a history dating back to the winter markets of the early 1500s.
November 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
For lovers of history, Berlin is a top-choice in Europe for a festive break during the Advent Season. The city's famous Christmas markets have a history dating back to the winter markets of the early 1500s.
What do you think the fox is laughing at? Could it be that it is because the guy is still using AI for his London itinerary?
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November 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
What do you think the fox is laughing at? Could it be that it is because the guy is still using AI for his London itinerary?
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New on the website: a self-guided walking tour of Viking sites, statues and museums in Reykjavik.
August 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
New on the website: a self-guided walking tour of Viking sites, statues and museums in Reykjavik.
A fragment of a B24 bomber known as the Daisy Mae attached to a stone in a new memorial for WWII in northern Germany. The memorial marks the crash site, in the adjacent cornfield, and was unvelied on 10 August 2025. #WW2
August 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A fragment of a B24 bomber known as the Daisy Mae attached to a stone in a new memorial for WWII in northern Germany. The memorial marks the crash site, in the adjacent cornfield, and was unvelied on 10 August 2025. #WW2
The 12-sided hollow object will be on show at the University of Nottingham Museum at Lakeside Arts from Friday until 18 January 2026.
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'Mysterious' Roman artefact to go on show in Nottingham
Experts have long been baffled as to the use of dodecahedra, which are not referenced in any texts.
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July 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The 12-sided hollow object will be on show at the University of Nottingham Museum at Lakeside Arts from Friday until 18 January 2026.
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The recently restored Doom painting (circa 1470) in St Thomas's Church, Salisbury, is the largest and best preserved in the UK.
The Doom Painting of St Thomas's Church, Salisbury
England's largest and best preserved Doom Painting is a must see for anyone visiting Salisbury. History, photos and visiting information.
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June 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The recently restored Doom painting (circa 1470) in St Thomas's Church, Salisbury, is the largest and best preserved in the UK.
Lavender fields in the south of France. It is nearly that time of the yer again - don't be disappointed. See some of the most evocative historic sites in Provence surrounded by lavender.
June 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Lavender fields in the south of France. It is nearly that time of the yer again - don't be disappointed. See some of the most evocative historic sites in Provence surrounded by lavender.
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June 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Summer solstice at Stonehenge in 2025 is on Saturday 21 June – the longest day of the year. Access to the Stonehenge monument field is at 19h00 on Friday 20 June 2025. Sunset is at 21h26, and sunrise is at 4h51.
Visiting Stonehenge for Summer Solstice Around 21 June
Tips and advice for visiting Stonehenge, one of the most well known prehistoric sites, to watch the rising sun at Summer Solstice around 21 June.
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June 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Summer solstice at Stonehenge in 2025 is on Saturday 21 June – the longest day of the year. Access to the Stonehenge monument field is at 19h00 on Friday 20 June 2025. Sunset is at 21h26, and sunrise is at 4h51.
This problem does not only affect Pompeii. Many other well known sites in Europe suffer from too many visitors. The Acropolis in Athens, for example, is now restricted to 20,000 people a day.
Pompeii visits being spoiled by soaring visitor numbers, tour guides say
New admissions systems and outdated ticketing software have been blamed for long queues and bottlenecks at the Unesco site
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June 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This problem does not only affect Pompeii. Many other well known sites in Europe suffer from too many visitors. The Acropolis in Athens, for example, is now restricted to 20,000 people a day.
The city once neglected its most famous son. But this summer visitors can immerse themselves in a major new exhibition and see the artist’s restored studio, home and the landscapes that inspired him.
A brush with Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence, France: a blockbuster retrospective comes to town
The city once neglected its most famous son. But this summer visitors can immerse themselves in a major new exhibition and see the artist’s restored studio, home and the landscapes that inspired him
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June 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The city once neglected its most famous son. But this summer visitors can immerse themselves in a major new exhibition and see the artist’s restored studio, home and the landscapes that inspired him.
WW2 Surrender Sites you can visit. And why there is more than one.
The 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII at 7 Key Sites
As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in 2025, we recommend seven significant places and museums to visit.
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May 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
WW2 Surrender Sites you can visit. And why there is more than one.
There are two ancient Egyptian obelisks in the news. St Peter's Square is the focus of attention due to the Pope's passing and his funeral today. Did you know that the Vatican Obelisk is the only obelisk that has remained standing since Roman times?
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The Vatican Obelisk in St Peter's Square, Vatican City
In St Peter's Square is an ancient Egyptian obelisk. Which Pharoah had it made? Who brought it to the Vatican, and when? Add it to your itinerary.
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April 26, 2025 at 6:11 AM
There are two ancient Egyptian obelisks in the news. St Peter's Square is the focus of attention due to the Pope's passing and his funeral today. Did you know that the Vatican Obelisk is the only obelisk that has remained standing since Roman times?
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"According to archaeologists, evidence of human habitation in the cave can be traced without interruption from the Middle Palaeolithic to the end of the Neolithic period."
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Where Civilization Began: Greece's Theopetra Cave Reopens After 9 Years - GreekReporter.com
Theopetra Cave, in Greece, believed to be the oldest human construction on earth, reopened to the public after 9 years of restoration.
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April 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"According to archaeologists, evidence of human habitation in the cave can be traced without interruption from the Middle Palaeolithic to the end of the Neolithic period."
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The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is showcasing 600 recovered objects, which date to between the Archaic period and the Middle Ages. “Treasures Rediscovered: Stories of Crime and Stolen Artefacts” closes September 30, 2025. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/h...
Hundreds of Looted Ancient Artifacts Confiscated From the Black Market Are Now on Display in Naples
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is showcasing 600 recovered objects, which date to between the Archaic period and the Middle Ages
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April 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is showcasing 600 recovered objects, which date to between the Archaic period and the Middle Ages. “Treasures Rediscovered: Stories of Crime and Stolen Artefacts” closes September 30, 2025. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/h...
A break from Roman sites in Bavaria to visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. Having been to a number of such sites, this was the most harrowing, & still an experience I am processing. Why was this more harrowing than the others? Never again must be never again for everyone.
March 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A break from Roman sites in Bavaria to visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. Having been to a number of such sites, this was the most harrowing, & still an experience I am processing. Why was this more harrowing than the others? Never again must be never again for everyone.
Spent the better part of the day exploring the Roman period of Augsburg. Known then as Augusta Vindelicorum, it was founded in 15 BC under Emperor Augustus - who is given pride of place on a fountain in the main town square.
March 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Spent the better part of the day exploring the Roman period of Augsburg. Known then as Augusta Vindelicorum, it was founded in 15 BC under Emperor Augustus - who is given pride of place on a fountain in the main town square.
On display in the Roman section of the Kelten-Römer Museum (Manching, Bavaria) are the remains of two military ships that were used to patrol the Danube River around 100 AD. They are said to be the best preserved Roman warships north of the Alps.
March 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
On display in the Roman section of the Kelten-Römer Museum (Manching, Bavaria) are the remains of two military ships that were used to patrol the Danube River around 100 AD. They are said to be the best preserved Roman warships north of the Alps.
Staying with the Celtic theme, on today's itinerary is the Celtic-Roman Museum in Manching. The museum was built directly on what was an Iron Age oppidum in the Bavarian town of Manching. 1/5
March 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Staying with the Celtic theme, on today's itinerary is the Celtic-Roman Museum in Manching. The museum was built directly on what was an Iron Age oppidum in the Bavarian town of Manching. 1/5
The *vast* Landesmuseum Württemberg (Old Castle, Stuttgart) is an amazing museum, with outstanding collections thoughtfully displayed. The display of Celtic archaeology is one of the finest in Europe, and include the artefacts from the exceptionally rich 'Prince's grave in Hochdorf'.
March 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The *vast* Landesmuseum Württemberg (Old Castle, Stuttgart) is an amazing museum, with outstanding collections thoughtfully displayed. The display of Celtic archaeology is one of the finest in Europe, and include the artefacts from the exceptionally rich 'Prince's grave in Hochdorf'.
After a long drive to Stuttgart and a good night sleep, the first stop today was a great surprise. In the Old Castle is a memorial museum to Claus von Stauffenberg. He is the man who attempted to assassinated Hitler on 20 July in 1944 at the 'Wolf's Lair' bunker in Poland. 1/3
March 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
After a long drive to Stuttgart and a good night sleep, the first stop today was a great surprise. In the Old Castle is a memorial museum to Claus von Stauffenberg. He is the man who attempted to assassinated Hitler on 20 July in 1944 at the 'Wolf's Lair' bunker in Poland. 1/3
Spring is here in the northern Hemisphere - time for a historical and archaeological adventure! For the next ten days or so we will be exploring south central Germany. Starting in Stuttgart to see the new Celtic experience in the Baden Württemberg State Museum.
March 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Spring is here in the northern Hemisphere - time for a historical and archaeological adventure! For the next ten days or so we will be exploring south central Germany. Starting in Stuttgart to see the new Celtic experience in the Baden Württemberg State Museum.
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February 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM