General
The History of the Nabataean Kingdom
Exploring the history of the Nabataean Kingdom and their mastery of water and trade.
The Colossal Art and Architecture of Egypt’s Boldest Pharaoh
Ramesses the Great built extraordinary temples throughout Egypt (notably Abu Simbel & the Ramesseum), adorning them with colossal statues of himself.
The Divine Museum of Architecture: Two French Authors in Sicily
Follow in the footsteps of two French writers and see Sicily as it was in the 19th century, through the eyes of these great authors.
Beautiful and Beguiling Romania
If you like Europe, you’ll love Romania. Turn a corner there, and you’ll encounter different cultures, histories, faiths, societies, and languages.
Palladio, Veronese and the Villa Barbaro at Mase
Villa Barbaro is a harmony of colour, arcane symbolism and dialogue between architecture and landscape seamlessly integrated in this total work of art.
The Labyrinth and the Dancing Floor: Homer’s Mythic Crete
Take an epic journey right across Greece, south to north, from Crete to Corfu—to the vibrant world of modern Greece, but also to the deep past of the poet we call Homer.
Croatia: Archaeology and Culture between Rome and Constantinople
From the classical period, the coast of Croatia has been of strategic and commercial importance to the great historical powers including Rome, Byzantium & Venice,
Jordan: West Asia’s Historical Junction
Modern Jordan encompasses territories that have served as crossroads throughout human history. From humanity’s earliest exodus out of Africa through to the rise of modern nation-states, Jordan’s eternal landscapes have witnessed many pivotal moments in our global history.
Palaces, Temples and Castles in Premodern Japan
Japanese architecture is known around the world for its simple, clean designs. Its premodern buildings entranced and inspired twentieth-century modernist architects.
Princes, Pirates, and Pilgrims along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast
Dr Christopher Tuttle describes the long history of the Turquoise Coast, the rise and fall of its principalities, pirate armadas, and influential peregrinations driven by religious fervor.