The world’s largest Buddhist temple
Borobudur Temple in Central Java, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, was lost for centuries. Now it’s restored and is Indonesia’s biggest tourist site.
history
A city divided and conquered
Inside two of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks: Hagia Sophia and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the Blue Mosque). Both are critical to Istanbul’s history.
A medieval evening in Portugal
A feast at the castle at Santa Maria da Feira in Portugal. But not just any feast – this is a special medieval feast where everyone is in character!
The mysterious Lycians
Who were the Lycians? It’s a good question. The short answer is they were a very important civilisation in Turkey, who were quite advanced for their time.
Tombs of Fethiye
The Turkish town of Fethiye is known for its relaxing coastal vibe. But it also has a long history… one that’s under threat from a modern world.
Discovering sunken treasure
It feels a bit like discovering sunken treasure, finding the Museum of Underwater Archaeology in Bodrum, Turkey. A great collection from the ancient world!