The Ancient Cemetery of Kerameikos in Athens

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Athens has so many interesting archaeological sites and ruins that it’s hard to visit them all if you’re only here for a few days. Luckily, we had plenty of time Continue Reading →

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Column at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Greece

The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Pretty much everyone who visits Athens makes a stop at the Acropolis and the Parthenon. After all, the Parthenon is a spectacular feat of engineering, combined with beautiful classical architecture. Continue Reading →

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Uncovering Ancient Pompeii, Italy

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

If you’ve ever read a newspaper, poured concrete, used a public toilet or walked across a floor with radiant heating, your life has been touched by an invention created by Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), Portugal

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

What better place to spend your birthday than at a castle? My husband and I share the same birth date, which just happened to coincide with our trip to Portugal. Continue Reading →

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A Stroll Through Jerash, Jordan

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

The ancient Roman city of Jerash (also known as Gerasa), and the current modern city by the same name, are located about 48km north of Amman, Jordan. It’s the second most-visited Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Lesser-Known Necropolis of Saqqara, Egypt

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Everyone has heard of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx that guards them. But the pyramids of Saqqara aren’t nearly as famous. This actually makes them a Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Imperial Ruins of Rome’s Palatine Hill

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

If you love archaeology and history, then a visit to Palatine Hill is a must if you’re ever in Rome. It’s just a short walk from the Roman Colosseum and Continue Reading →

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The Engineering Marvel of Abu Simbel

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Abu Simbel is the site of two ancient temples located in Aswan, Egypt. At least, this is where they’re located now. But how they got here was no easy feat. Continue Reading →

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5 Reasons to Add Evora to Your Portugal Itinerary

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Evora is a quiet Portuguese town of approximately 56,500 residents. Located about 1.5 hours east of Lisbon, you could easily dismiss this little municipality as a “nothing to see here” Continue Reading →

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The Roman Theatre Museum in Lisbon, Portugal

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Did you know that there are archaeological remains of a Roman theatre complex right in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal? We didn’t! Which made stumbling upon the Roman Theatre Museum Continue Reading →

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The Imperial Roman Baths in Trier, Germany

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Germany has a ton of Roman ruins scattered about, and Trier is no exception. We spent three days in this quaint little city. You could barely throw a stone in Continue Reading →

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The Carmo Convent and Archaeological Museum in Lisbon, Portugal

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

As one of the oldest cities in western Europe, Lisbon, Portugal is an archaeology lovers’ paradise. But one doesn’t only have to look underground for fascinating ruins. In fact, one Continue Reading →

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The Rock Art of Machete, South Africa

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

As an anthropology major, I love all things historic, especially anything having to do with our early ancestors and understanding how they lived and interacted with each other. Which is Continue Reading →

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A Visit to the Roman Baths in Bath, England

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

A visit to the charming city of Bath is a must if you’re ever in England. Its biggest draw, of course, are the Roman-era baths. Over one million visitors come Continue Reading →

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A Stormy Day Exploring Stonehenge

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

You know what’s better than visiting Stonehenge? Visiting Stonehenge when the weather is cold, wet, windy and absolutely miserable. Honestly, it makes for way cooler photos. Stonehenge isn’t nearly as Continue Reading →

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Walk Through Centuries of History at the Amman Citadel, Jordan

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Darlene — Leave a reply

A short hike through the striking city of Amman, Jordan gets you to Jabal al-Qal’a, known in English as the Citadel. (Jabal is Arabic for “hill”, and Amman is built Continue Reading →

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Tag Archives: archaeology

The Ancient Cemetery of Kerameikos in Athens

The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens

Uncovering Ancient Pompeii, Italy

Exploring the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), Portugal

A Stroll Through Jerash, Jordan

Exploring the Lesser-Known Necropolis of Saqqara, Egypt

Exploring the Imperial Ruins of Rome’s Palatine Hill

The Engineering Marvel of Abu Simbel

5 Reasons to Add Evora to Your Portugal Itinerary

The Roman Theatre Museum in Lisbon, Portugal

The Imperial Roman Baths in Trier, Germany

The Carmo Convent and Archaeological Museum in Lisbon, Portugal

The Rock Art of Machete, South Africa

A Visit to the Roman Baths in Bath, England

A Stormy Day Exploring Stonehenge

Walk Through Centuries of History at the Amman Citadel, Jordan