The Speaking Snake Glycon, Ancient Oracles, and Voices of Dissent
The oracle of the speaking snake Glycon flourished in ancient Asia Minor. Although it enjoyed lasting popularity, dissident voices arose.
Archaeological Visits From Your Sofa
Travelling and visiting museums and archaeological sites is complicated nowadays. But internet offer us several options, created by specialists so we can enjoy these wonders without leaving the safety of our houses
What Lies Beneath? A Short History of Brates Lake
Brates Lake seems small today; it attracts the local population for its strand and there is still some fishing going on. When I first saw this lake, its clean-cut shoreline drew my attention and I asked myself why. Read below some findings.
The Two Towers of Humboldthain
The towering bunkers of Volkspark Humboldthain are a glaring reminder of Berlin’s war-ridden past, but these landscaped lawns pose a fine balance between beauty and beastly.
Damnatio memoriae
The second article of our two-part series explores what can torn-down monuments tell us and explore new, more inclusive ways of preserving heritage and memories.
The Pit and the Pedestal: Re-examining our Statues
Three case studies of reexamining what and whom our statues represent in the light of the Black Lives Matter protests. The first chapter of our two-piece series on reconsidering the meaning of European heritage.
On my way to Santiago
A personal experience of the Camino de Santiago… till Finisterra
Gardening the History
Flowers and trees are part of the human history, and many times they influenced us more than we know.
Convento do Carmo: A Roofless Survivor
In the heart of ancient Lisbon, a roofless convent stood still.
What Lies Beneath
From beautiful castles to crystalline lakes, Slovenia has plenty to offer its visitors. But there’s more to the country than meets the eye…