In Part II of exploring my recent Hadrian’s Wall experience, I will take you through some of the stops (forts and museums) you may want to enjoy along the way. Part I is here for those who want to read more about the history of the wall and the practicalities of walking it. Forts and […]
In Part I of this write-up of my recent experience walking Hadrian’s Wall, I give you a potted history of the Wall, as well as some practical info on what it’s like to trek along its 135 km (84 miles). In Part II we will look at some of the forts and museums you can […]
A way to engage with Berlin’s famous Pergamon Altar during the extended closure of the Pergamon Museum, Yadegar Asisi’s panoramic interpretation reimagines and reinterprets this high point in Hellenic art. The Pergamon Museum and German History I feel like there is quite a neat summary of German history contained within the history of the Pergamon […]
A lot of pre-Roman and Roman history to explore at Verulamium Museum, including some of the best mosaics outside the Mediterranean. The museum is just one part of a Roman day out in modern St Albans. A Short History of Verulamium The Roman city of Verulamium lies almost, but not quite, under the modern city […]
This extensive archaeological site within easy reach of central Budapest tells the story of the city’s origins and early history. Great for a half day’s exploration. Aquincum: Óbuda’s Hidden Gem On my recent long weekend in Budapest, I found there was more than enough in the city itself to satisfy my curiosity without any daytrips […]
In this second post on my recent Inca Trail experience, I take you through a day by day look at this famous hike, from KM 82 all the way to wonderful Machu Picchu (and Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco once more). Part I is here for those who want to know more about the […]
A description of a visit to the Museu do Teatro Romano (Roman Theatre Museum) in Lisbon. This hidden gem in the Alfama district is a great way to understand the layers of the city’s history. Lisbon’s Roman Theatre Lisbon is a city with a long history. It is in fact one of the oldest settlements […]
My first visit to the Lake District after more than a decade living in the UK had me thinking about our relationship to landscape and how it has changed over time. 2021: Year Of The Staycation I miss being able to plan holidays abroad. I really do. But a silver lining of the pandemic is […]
A review of a visit to the Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery in Carlisle. An expansive collection covers art, history, geology, natural history, decorative arts and more, with a fine historic building at the museum’s heart. A History Of Tullie House Museum I recently had the opportunity to visit Tullie House Museum & Art […]
