Athens is an incredible city to visit, for the beautifully visible history, the vibrant culture,… Heracles (also known as Herakles and Hercules) is the most important hero in Greek mythology…. Many commentators consider the Greco-Persian wars to be part of the foundation of western civilisation,… Rather than existing to scare naughty children and warn people […]
Athens is an incredible city to visit, for the beautifully visible history, the vibrant culture,… Lisbon, Portugal is a fantastic destination, with beautiful attractions, brightly coloured buildings, and cobblestone streets…. Most people who visit Meteora do so for a day, joining a tour that ticks… The Acropolis of Athens has always been so much more […]
The post is a bit different to our usual deep-dives into individual culture’s myths. Instead,… The Mongol culture is one of the most unique and impressive in the world. Their… Heracles (also known as Herakles and Hercules) is the most important hero in Greek mythology…. Rather than existing to scare naughty children and warn people […]
Hungary has an unusual and sprawling history. Today it’s a rather small country located in Eastern Europe, but it was once a very large country located in Eastern Europe, and before that it simply did not exist. It’s easy to forget that Hungary only came into being both as a country and as a people […]
The Balkan country of Croatia is a gorgeous land with a long and complex history. It’s placement between Central and Southeast Europe, and across the Adriatic from Italy, means that it’s been at the center of many military conflicts over the millennia. It is primarily due to these conflicts, that you’ll find some of the […]
Croatian folklore is very much tied in with the Slavic tradition. This means that some myths and mythical creatures are Slavic, while others are found only in certain Croatian communities. These myths have been passed on through generations and millennia through stories. Can you even imagine, a tradition so strong it didn’t even need to […]
Croatian folklore is very much tied in with the Slavic tradition. This means that some myths and mythical creatures are Slavic, while others are found only in certain Croatian communities. These myths have been passed on through generations and millennia through stories. Can you even imagine, a tradition so strong it didn’t even need to […]
Many commentators consider the Greco-Persian wars to be part of the foundation of western civilisation, and I largely agree. However, no historical event happens in Read More » In 1565, the Ottoman Empire made their last great, convincing attempt to dominate the Mediterranean, as a stepping stone to conquering Italy and other parts Read More […]
Athens is an incredible city to visit, for the beautifully visible history, the vibrant culture, and definitely the food. Greek food is world-famous for being Read More » Lisbon, Portugal is a fantastic destination, with beautiful attractions, brightly coloured buildings, and cobblestone streets. And that’s just the aesthetic! When you’re sightseeing in Lisbon, Read More […]
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Many commentators consider the Greco-Persian wars to be part of the foundation of western civilisation,… In 1565, the Ottoman Empire made their last great, convincing attempt to dominate the Mediterranean,… The Holy Roman Empire, officially the Sacrum Imperium Romanum, was famously described by Voltaire in… Feudalism is something that everyone has heard of but that […]
Spain has such a complex and rich history and culture. Visiting the vibrant country will bring you into contact with so much, from Flamenco music and dance, to incredible cuisines and fascinating folktales. The different regions of Spain are also vastly different from one another, so you’ll come across different cultures and local traditions in […]
The Holy Roman Empire, officially the Sacrum Imperium Romanum, was famously described by Voltaire in 1756 as “neither Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire.” It is hard to disagree with him. The Holy Roman Empire (HRE) at the time of its establishment in the 10th century officially ruled all of Italy north of Naples, all […]
The Amazonian warriors are one of Greek mythology’s most well-explored and long-lasting myths. These fighting women featured in stories by almost every Greek writer, and in all forms of ancient Greek art. The Amazonomachy – the battle between Greeks and Amazons – is even depicted on some of Greece’s most iconic buildings, including the Athenian […]
