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Exploring East Anglia’s Rich Heritage: History, Culture and Landscape
East Anglia is bordered on all sides by formidable barriers — the North Sea to the east and north, the …
Islands of the Aegean: stories of the Eastern Mediterranean
Few places on earth gather such an abundant mix of mythology, archaeology, and history as the islands of the Aegean. …
La Chanson de Roland, the mythical paladin and his legendary sword Durandal
According to archaeologist and historian Anne Lehoërff, the origin of bronze swords in Europe can be traced back to the …
A Rothschild Pleasure Palace: Waddesdon Manor
By Shane Carmody Just outside Oxford, on a hill overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury, is one of the most remarkable …
Iceland: Beyond the Volcanoes
Prof. Heather O’Donoghue offers an insight into the diverse and scenically spectacular Iceland
Cultural Landscapes of the Midi Pyrénées & the Dordogne: A Historical Background
Based on an article originally written by Christopher Wood in 2014 This tour travels through two vast regions of France, …
Treasures of Andalucia
With rich mineral resources and a strategic location, Spain’s Andalucía region has been conquered and colonised by many different cultures. …
The Legacy of the Knights Templar in Portugal: Master builders and protectors of the realm
During the 12th century, the Iberian Peninsula was a land of regular conflict between Christian and Muslim forces. It is …
