Historic Syracuse: Where Greek, Roman and Baroque Treasures Converge
Wandering the ancient streets of Syracuse in Sicily feels like stepping into a living museum. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ...
Why I Spent Three Days Exploring Sicily’s Ancient Greek Temples
When I first set foot in Sicily, I didn’t expect to fall so hard for its ancient Greek temples. This ...
When the Sea Gave Up its Secrets: The Boat Houses of Herculaneum
In the shadow of Vesuvius, I stumbled upon one of archaeology’s most haunting treasures. The boat houses of Herculaneum, uncovered ...
Better Than Pompeii? Why Herculaneum Offers a More Intimate Ancient Experience
When I first visited the Bay of Naples, I expected Pompeii to be the highlight of my archaeological adventures. Instead, ...
Valley of the Temples: The Ancient Greek Colony Rivaling Athens in Grandeur
Walking through the Valley of the Temples in Sicily, you almost feel like you’ve slipped into the glory days of ...
Greek Theaters and Underground Rivers: The Ancient Wonders of Syracuse
When I wandered through the ancient streets of Syracuse in Sicily, I honestly felt like I’d stepped back in time. ...
Syracuse: The Ancient Greek Capital More Powerful Than Athens
When I first set foot on the shores of ancient Sicily, I had no idea I’d stumble onto the fact ...
The Week I Fell in Love with Sicily’s Ancient Greek Temples
I honestly didn’t expect to stumble upon some of the world’s best-preserved Greek temples on an Italian island. Sicily kept ...
Swimming Where Phoenicians Once Sailed: My Day at Ancient Nora
I stood at the edge of Southern Sardinia and looked out over the ancient ruins of Nora, where Phoenician sailors ...
Nora: The Ancient Trading City Where Three Civilizations Met by the Sea
Nora sits perched on a small peninsula near modern-day Cagliari in Sardinia, and honestly, it’s a remarkable window into the ...
Standing Where Bronze Age People Built Mysterious Stone Fortresses
Across Europe’s ancient landscapes, Bronze Age people built impressive stone structures that still capture our imagination. When you stand among ...
Nuraghe Su Nuraxi: The Bronze Age Stone Towers Unique to Sardinia
Hidden among Sardinia’s sun-drenched landscape, I stumbled upon one of Italy’s most fascinating ancient treasures. Nuraghe Su Nuraxi in Barumini ...
Life Frozen in Time: Understanding the Human Stories of Pompeii
When I first wandered the ancient streets of Pompeii, I felt an instant connection to the people who once called ...
Valley of the Temples: Exploring the Best Preserved Greek Ruins Outside Greece
When you stand among the ancient columns of Sicily’s Valley of the Temples, it feels like you’ve slipped straight into ...
Agrigento: Where Ancient Greek Temples Stand in Perfect Harmony
Perched on a ridge with the sea shimmering in the distance, I felt like I’d stumbled into another era. Agrigento’s ...
Pythagoras Land: Mathematics and Mysteries in Ancient Metaponto
Walking through the ancient ruins of Metaponto in southern Italy, I felt this odd sense of connection to Pythagoras, the ...
Greek Columns by the Sea: The Ancient Splendor of Metaponto
Standing among the ancient Greek columns of Metaponto, I felt like I’d stepped straight into the past. This coastal settlement ...
Temple Columns and Farmland: How Ancient Greece Shaped Southern Italy
When I first set foot in southern Italy, the sight of those Greek temples rising up out of the farmland ...
Magna Graecia Remains: The Ancient Greek Colony of Metaponto
When I wandered along the sun-drenched coast of Basilicata in southern Italy, the ancient columns of Metaponto pulled me right ...
Walking Where Romans and Normans Built Atop Each Other in Ancient Venosa
Walking through the ancient streets of Venosa in southern Italy, you can’t help but feel like you’re stepping through layers ...
Unfinished Cathedral and Ancient Amphitheater: The Archaeological Wonders of Venosa
When I first wandered into Venosa, I honestly felt like I’d stumbled onto one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. This small ...