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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.

Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy

The old villa ruins of Tivoli

The ruins of Hadrian’s epic compound in Tivoli show an insight into the wealth and power of the Roman Empire in the second century.

Stari Bar Old Town, Montenegro

A man walks into a Bar…

The most important old urban settlement in Montenegro was in the mountains above the city of Bar. And Old Bar (Stari Bar) is still quite magnificent today.

Lubaantun Maya Ruins, near Punta Gorda, Belize

The Crystal Skull of Belize

This ancient Maya city is where the most famous of the world’s crystal skulls was said to have been found. But does it really have special powers?

Archaeological Site of Volubilis, Morocco

Roman exile in Morocco

The ruins of Volubilis in Morocco are what remains of a wealthy paradise in fertile grounds, far from the chaos of politics and war in Ancient Rome

The great Roman city in Jordan

Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. So why is it not better known and why is it not a World Heritage Site?

Temples of Bagan, Myanmar

The incredible ancient city of Myanmar

The ancient city of Bagan was once one of the greatest cities in Myanmar – and Southeast Asia. Today it is in ruins but still an incredible place to visit.

Inwa near Mandalay, Myanmar

Discovering the secret Burmese capital

Just 20 kms from Mandalay is the longest-serving capital of Burma. On a small island, accessible only by boat, the ruins show you the country that was.

Pyu city Sri Kestra, Pyay, Myanmar, Burma, UNESCO World Heritage in Myanmar

Getting off Scott free

During a trip to Pyay, I was able to explore the ancient Pyu city of Sri Kestra. But I learnt much more about the nature of the Myanmar people from Scott.

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