Italy
Making Sense of Verona’s Walls and Fortifications
Regular readers of this blog will know that I love old walls. I’ve explored walled cities like Girona and Lucca, and I’ve walked the whole
21st September 2015
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Italy
Mantua, Renaissance Home of the Gonzagas
Coming into Mantua from the north, the first thing you notice is the three artificial lakes that surround the city. Today they are a pleasure
2nd September 2015
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Italy
Brescia: An Underrated Tourist Destination
According to my guidebook, Brescia is “disappointing”. But we wanted a day out from Verona, and Brescia was an easy trip by train. So, not
27th August 2015
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United Kingdom
An Introduction to Roman Britain at Segedunum Roman Fort
The trip back in time begins as soon as you step out of the Metro. All the signs are in two languages: English and Latin.
7th August 2015
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United Kingdom
History and Archaeology at Vindolanda Roman Fort
Older even than nearby Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda Roman Fort is the most important Roman site in Britain. It has been a source of inspiration to
31st July 2015
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United Kingdom
A Hike Through History on England’s Hadrian’s Wall Path
If the idea of walking from one side of a country to another seems like a challenge, just imagine what it must have been like
27th July 2015
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Italy
Visiting the Roman Ruins of Herculaneum
Herculaneum has a lot in common with the nearby city of Pompeii. They are both Roman cities that were destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius
13th November 2014
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