loughcrew megalithic centre

Ireland’s early astronomers

There are so many mysteries to unravel in Ireland’s Ancient East. What did these old stone cairns at Loughcrew mean? Do they represent the stars?

Talaiotic sites and culture, Menorca, Spain

The ancient islanders of Spain

Nearly 3000 years ago, an ancient race lived on the Spanish island of Menorca. We don’t know much – but we do have these ruins of the Talaiotic Culture.

citadel of the ho dynasty

The farmers of Ho Citadel

I went to this off-the-path World Heritage Site and was disappointed with what was left. Luckily, amongst the ruins, I found something even better!

Chauchilla Cemetery, Nazca, Peru

Peru’s creepy mummies

At this creepy cemetery near Nazca in Peru, you can still see the bodies of people buried here… 2000 years ago!!

3 days in athens

Ancient Athens in 3 days: An itinerary

There’s so much to see in Athens, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This 3-day itinerary will take you through the best sites of the ancient city.