World’s 12 most underrated countries everyone should visit before they die
Bypass the tourists and venture off the beaten track with any of these 12 countries, famed for their underrated charm and all ...
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The Medieval Origins of the European Miracle
"The critical point was, again the Middle Ages, and there you had an adversarial position between the church and the state ...
Ireland’s neolithic passage tombs were not just the burial place of the elite – new research
Genetic analysis of human remains within several of the tombs initially seemed to reinforce this. But our latest research has ...
Skeletons of the Roman Empire Are Found Under a Vienna Soccer Field
Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...
Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
The Best Places to Visit in Greece Beyond Island Hopping off Mykonos
The island hopping is incredible, but Greece's ancient ruins, ski resorts, wineries, thermal pools, and pristine beaches ...
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From Sicily to the Costa Brava, here are 6 little-known archaeological sites to see in Europe at least once in a lifetime
Europe is filled with impressive archaeological sites that remain little-known to the general public. Far from the crowds of Pompeii or the Valley of the Temples in Sicily, here is a selection of 6 ...
An Ionian island escape geared to every type of traveller
I f you’re yearning for a sun-drenched island holiday, prepare to be bowled over by Corfu. With its history-rich towns, ...
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The Transformative and Destructive Power of Christianity
When Christianity became state-sponsored under leaders such as Constantine and Theodosius, governments systematically ...
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This slow-paced capital should be your next European city break
Bridging Europe's East and West, Vienna came of age in the 19th century – but has become the forward-thinking, go-slow city we need right now ...
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Can we speak Greek?
Crusius plundered contemporary travel accounts for information alongside chronicles and histories. He recognised ...
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The beginning of the end
According to historian Edward Gibbon, the Roman Empire’s demise was the result of the gradual loss of civic virtue ...