Italy
Exploring Roman History At Ostia Antica, Rome’s Ancient Sea Port
My first view of Ostia Antica was from the air, as the plane came in to land at Fiumicino Airport. I could see its position
20 September 2020 2 Comments
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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 6 Comments
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 In Scotland: Britain’s Other Roman Wall
You may be familiar with Hadrian’s Wall, the 117 km defensive structure that the Romans built across northern England in 122 CE. But did you
11 January 2019 4 Comments
United Kingdom
Exploring Roman York: What To See And Where To Go
Today York is better known for its history in the Middle Ages than for its Roman origins. Yet it was once a very important Roman
27 April 2018 7 Comments
United Kingdom
Discover Roman London: Remains Of Ancient Londinium
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: Roman Towns In Andalucia
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
Exploring Roman History At Ostia Antica, Rome’s Ancient Sea Port
20 September 2020 2 Comments
My first view of Ostia Antica was from the air, as the plane came in to land at Fiumicino Airport. I could see its position
Exploring Roman Colchester, The Oldest City In England
29 April 2020 6 Comments
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
Where To Find The Romans In Sofia, Bulgaria
24 May 2019 9 Comments
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.
The Antonine Wall In Scotland: Britain’s Other Roman Wall
11 January 2019 4 Comments
You may be familiar with Hadrian’s Wall, the 117 km defensive structure that the Romans built across northern England in 122 CE. But did you
Exploring Roman York: What To See And Where To Go
27 April 2018 7 Comments
Today York is better known for its history in the Middle Ages than for its Roman origins. Yet it was once a very important Roman
Discover Roman London: Remains Of Ancient Londinium
13 April 2018 10 Comments
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
Baelo Claudia And Carteia: Roman Towns In Andalucia
30 March 2018 6 Comments
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