Bahrain
The Dilmun Civilisation: Archaeological Sites of Bahrain
Bahrain might be a modern oil state, but it is also home to one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The Dilmun kingdom flourished
27th March 2020
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United States
Exploring the History of Southeast Montana: State Parks and National Monuments
One of the many reasons to visit Montana is its long and rich history. Some of the best places to explore that history in Southeast
4th October 2019
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Cyprus
Choirokitia: A Neolithic Site in Eastern Cyprus
One of the things that surprised me about Cyprus was how ancient and multi-layered its history was. The island was occupied not just by the
18th May 2018
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Ireland
The Historic Places of County Kerry
Ireland may be modern and vibrant, with a lively social scene, but it is also an ancient country. The first people arrived almost 10,000 years
20th October 2017
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United Kingdom
Manx Crosses, Runes and Oghams: Discovering the Early History of the Isle of Man
I went to the Isle of Man in search of Viking rune stones. I’d seen runes in Sweden the previous year, and wanted to explore
22nd September 2017
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United Kingdom
The History of Pembroke Castle, From the Stone Age to the Present
I visited lots of medieval castles on my recent trip to Wales. However, the one that I enjoyed the most was Pembroke Castle. It has
28th July 2017
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United Kingdom
The Walled Towns and Fortifications of North Wales
The Norman castles and fortifications of North Wales are one of the area’s major tourist attractions. And rightly so: the buildings are majestic and offer
21st July 2017
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