Sweden
Understanding Swedish Rune Stones
Wherever you go in southern Sweden you are likely to find runestones. These ancient Viking stones with their distinctive red patterns and cryptic markings seem
18th November 2016
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Sweden
History, Churches and Rune Stones in Sigtuna, Sweden’s Oldest Town
Less than 50 km from Stockholm, Sigtuna is ideal for a day trip from the capital. It is Sweden’s oldest town, founded in AD 980,
11th November 2016
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Sweden
The Ancient Burial Sites of Gotland
There are stones everywhere. Wherever you go in Gotland they are scattered on the beach and by the road, in fields and in forests. They
4th November 2016
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Sweden
Discovering the Fishing Stations of Gotland
I went to Gotland in search of its stone labyrinths and the medieval city of Visby. But, as so often happens, it was the unexpected
28th October 2016
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Sweden
Gammelstad Church Town, A Living Tradition
Rows of tiny wooden cottages in streets radiating out from the medieval stone church. Each painted in the typical red and white of Swedish rural
12th August 2016
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United States
Exploring Spanish History in San Juan Capistrano, California
Somehow I didn’t expect to see the ruins of an old stone church behind the high wall. After all, we were in the United States,
1st April 2016
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United States
History and Margaritas at El Pueblo de Los Angeles
One of the things I love about California is the profusion of different cultures: Chinese, Japanese and, of course, Mexican. I also take a perverse
25th March 2016
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