United Kingdom
Exploring Roman Colchester, The Oldest City In England
Colchester, in Essex, claims to be the oldest recorded town in England. It was certainly the first Roman colonia, built on the site of an
29 April 2020 3 Comments
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Bulgaria
Where to Find the Romans in Sofia, Bulgaria
I was aware that Bulgaria was once part of the Roman Empire, and that there were impressive Roman remains in some parts of the country.
24 May 2019 9 Comments
United Kingdom
The Antonine Wall, Britain’s Other Roman Wall
You may be familiar with Hadrian’s Wall, the 73-mile defensive structure that the Romans built across the north of England in AD 122. But did
11 January 2019 8 Comments
United Kingdom
Exploring Roman York
York is better known as a medieval city than for its Roman origins. Yet it was once a very important Roman town. I set out
27 April 2018 8 Comments
United Kingdom
Discovering Roman London
London’s long history is one of its many attractions for visitors. Yet less is known of the city’s Roman past than of the Middle Ages
13 April 2018 10 Comments
Spain
Baelo Claudia and Carteia: Two Roman Towns in Andalucia, Spain
It was surprisingly easy to walk across the border from Gibraltar to Spain and pick up a hire car. We were now in Andalucia, an
30 March 2018 6 Comments
United Kingdom
A Continuous Tradition: The Roman Spa And Hot Springs Of Bath
Over the years I have developed a mild obsession with Roman remains, seeking them out across Europe and elsewhere. But even better than ruins are
2 February 2018 9 Comments
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