Europe

Ancient places can be found all over Europe. Their fascinating histories and impressive artifacts open intriguing glimpses to times past, and open up a window on European history. Visiting such ancient places in Europe can be an unforgettable experience.

Science is constantly discovering new archaeological places and uncovering more evidence into what we once thought we knew about our history, therefore offering new pieces to the ever changing puzzle of humanity’s past and altering how we interpret it. This section will present the most interesting archaeological sites all over Europe, as well as new discoveries of ancient places that are worth paying a visit.

The Pre-Roman cultures shaped Italy into the civilization it became. Source: Tryfonov / Adobe Stock.

8 February, 2020 - 13:32 Aleksa Vučković

What Archaeology Tells US About Pre-Roman Cultures

When we talk about the ancient ages of the Italian Peninsula, we often focus on Rome and the early history of its people. But the history of this crucial European region is very rich and intricate,...

Pietraperzia, an example of one of the pyramids in Sicily. Source: Università degli studi di Catania

1 February, 2020 - 18:05 Daniela Giordano

Pyramids in Sicily: Forgotten Remnants of the Sea Peoples?

There is a fascinating architectural structure that comes to us from the distant past. It is found almost everywhere on Earth and many independent researchers propose a unique cultural origin for its...

History through a lens – the importance of questioning history.

30 January, 2020 - 14:20 Gloria Moss

The Importance of Questioning History: From Malta to the Dead Sea Scrolls

According to George Orwell, Sir Walter Raleigh stopped writing his History of the World after he was unable to identify the cause of the scuffle and murder that took place outside his cell in the...

St Dunstan crowns King Edgar

26 January, 2020 - 22:38 ashley cowie

Anglo-Saxon Abbey where Lusty King Edgar was Crowned, Found!

King Edgar (the Peaceful) was the first king of ‘all England’ - including the kingdoms of Scotland, Mercia, and Wessex, and his coronation at an Anglo-Saxon abbey as a divine ruler recognized by God...

Spartan woman in foreground with her warrior husband in the background. Source: serhiibobyk / Adobe stock

23 January, 2020 - 18:46 B. B. Wagner

What Makes Spartan Women So Different From Other Ancients?

In Sparta , the individual did not matter. Everything was for the preservation and continuous strengthening of the state. They built no walls since they welcomed any to challenge invasion. They lit...

St George’s Chapel. Credit: Andrew Abbott / Creative Commons

13 January, 2020 - 14:00 dhwty

St George’s Chapel: A Right British Royal Peculiar

St George’s Chapel is part of Windsor Castle, a royal residence of the British monarchy situated in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. The chapel attained its present...

Fort Antoine, Monaco Source: johnbraid / Adobe Stock

7 January, 2020 - 01:57 Ed Whelan

Fort Antoine, A Theatre That Once Protected Monaco

Monaco is famed for being the playground of the rich and famous and hosting an exciting annual Grand Prix race, and yet, this tiny sovereign state also has a long history. There are several historic...

The Primordial art of the Lascaux Cave. Source: Public domain

4 January, 2020 - 23:19 Aleksa Vučković

Lascaux Cave and the Stunning Primordial Art of a Long Lost World

Glimpsing into the mind of the Paleolithic man is by no means an easy task. The veil of time is a continuous mystery, a fog that envelops the early history of humans and covers it with a shadow of...

The Carolingian dynasty’s victory at the Battle of Tours is considered a turning point in European history. Source: Bender235 / Public Domain.

3 January, 2020 - 22:53 dhwty

The Carolingian Dynasty - Puppeteer Rulers In Early Medieval Europe

The Carolingian dynasty was a Frankish noble family that rose to power during the 8th century AD. Under the Merovingians , the Carolingians obtained the office of mayor of the palace. As the...

The ancient ruins of Doclea (Koester, L/ CC BY 2.0)

1 January, 2020 - 02:55 Ed Whelan

Will the Noteworthy Archeological Site of Doclea Be Saved in Time?

Montenegro is a relatively new nation, securing its independence as recently as 2006. This small nation is located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea and has many fascinating historic remains. One of...

December 21, the longest night and shortest day of the year, is a special event at Newgrange in County Meath, Ireland. This photo was shot August 24, 2014.

21 December, 2019 - 19:11 Mark Miller

Winter Solstice: Stone Age People in Ireland built a Fantastic Monument to the New Year

Tomorrow, 22 December, the Irish will celebrate the Winter Solstice as they did thousands of years ago – at Newgrange, a 5,000-year-old megalithic monument into which the sun shines at sunrise on the...

Tintagel Castle

18 December, 2019 - 16:43 dhwty

Tintagel Castle: Arthurian Legend Mixes with True History

Tintagel Castle is a site of castle ruins located on Tintagel Island; a peninsula connected to the North Cornwall coast in England by a narrow strip of land. This castle was an important stronghold...

St Augustine of Canterbury preaches to Aethelberht of Kent during Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England Photo source: James William Edmund Doyle / Public domain

14 December, 2019 - 13:45 dhwty

How Anglo-Saxon England Made the Radical Change to Christianity

The Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England began towards the end of the 6 th century AD, and by the end of the succeeding century, all the kings of Anglo-Saxon England were Christian, at least...

The Mysterious Coddu Vecchiu Tombs of Giants

12 December, 2019 - 20:21 mrreese

The Coddu Vecchiu Tombs of Giants: Nuragic Burials and Sardinian Secrets

During the Bronze Age (3300 – 700 BC), the Nuragic civilization built what are known as the Tombs of Giants (Tomba dei Gigantic). These megalithic gallery graves were used by the Nuragic people as...

The Greek god Apollo slaying the giant serpent, ‘Python’ Source: Choo Yut Shing / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

10 December, 2019 - 02:03 dhwty

The Greek God Apollo and His Mystical Powers

Apollo was a Greek god, and one of the Twelve Olympians . He was one of the most important gods in the Greek pantheon, and was believed to have jurisdiction over a range of different aspects,...

The Kinderdijk Windmills and surrounding waterways during spring, The Netherlands Source: Nikolay N. Antonov / Adobe Stock

4 December, 2019 - 02:00 Ed Whelan

Defenders of the Dutch Polders: The Kinderdijk Windmills

The Netherlands is a remarkable society in many ways. Much of the country was once underwater and still remains at risk of being inundated by the sea. The country has developed an ingenious system...

Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Rome. Source: gnoparus / Adobe Stock

1 December, 2019 - 23:00 Aleksa Vučković

Saint Peter’s Basilica: A Magnificent Renaissance Icon

Nothing speaks of greatness as much as the Renaissance period does. Filled with grandeur, classical elements, magnificence, and elegance, this artistic and architectural movement swept through Europe...

Kernavė Archaeological Site

25 November, 2019 - 22:59 Ed Whelan

Kernavė, Where the Only King of Lithuania Was Crowned

Lithuania was one of the most powerful states in Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages and as a result, has a rich history and culture . At this time, the capital city was Kernavė, which today is an...

Bronze swine figurine found at Titelberg. Source: Wuyts, A / CC BY 2.0

23 November, 2019 - 02:07 Ed Whelan

Titelberg, Home of the Influential Treveri Celts

The Duchy of Luxembourg has a remarkable archaeological site dating from the Celtic period. It was inhabited for over 700 years and is one of the first known urban settlements in Europe. Titelberg,...

Sunrise, Old Orhei monastery, Republic of Moldova Source: Calin Stan/Adobe Stock

20 November, 2019 - 01:50 Ed Whelan

The Little-Known Treasure of Beautiful Moldova - Old Orhei

Moldova may be the least visited country in Europe , but it has the largest wine cellar in the world, and a history that stretches back for millennia. Because of its incredible past, it has been home...

Vaduz Castle in the capital of Liechtenstein. Source: lic0001/Adobe Stock

14 November, 2019 - 01:48 Ed Whelan

Vaduz Castle, The Ancient Home of Liechtenstein’s Royal Family

Liechtenstein is one of the world’s smallest micro-states and lies nestled between Switzerland and Austria . This small principality has many historic sites, the most famous of which is Vaduz Castle...

The Ruins of Taormina Theater, Sicily (romas_ph / Adobe Stock)

12 November, 2019 - 01:57 Daniela Giordano

Sicily: Where Cultures and Histories Converge and Giants Roam

Sicily is the most famous triangle in the middle of the Mediterranean. But unlike Bermuda , nothing disappears here - it’s actually where many things and people have been gathered. The island shines...

Ulpiana, the archaeological site in Kosovo.

9 November, 2019 - 01:36 Ed Whelan

Ulpiana, A Wealthy Ancient City Destroyed by Greed

Kosovo is a relatively new nation, having declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, but its territory certainly has a rich history. The remarkable Roman and Byzantine site of Ulpiana, which was...

Almendres Cromlech megalithic site, Portugal.

6 November, 2019 - 17:32 dhwty

Almendres Cromlech: Rare Twin Megalithic Stone Circles of Portugal

Located on the slopes of the Monte dos Almendres in Portugal is the ancient megalithic site of Almendres Cromlech, also popularly known as the ‘hill of the stone amphorae.’ The stunningly well-...

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