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.

Butrint National Park, Preserving the Rise and Fall of an Ancient City

27 November, 2020 - 00:28 Ed Whelan

Butrint National Park, Preserving the Rise and Fall of an Ancient City

Albania was once part of the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman worlds and as a result has a rich archaeological legacy. One of the most important archaeological sites in the Balkan country is...

The famous German Neuschwanstein Castle looks straight out of a fairytale

26 November, 2020 - 21:56 dhwty

A Storybook Setting: The Famous German Fairytale Castle of Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein Castle is a grand castle in Bavaria, Germany that was built during the 19th century by Ludwig II, the King of Bavaria. During that century, castles were no longer the formidable...

Athenian Agora, Where Some of the World’s Greatest Philosophers Gathered

24 November, 2020 - 00:58 Ed Whelan

Athenian Agora, Where Some of the World’s Greatest Philosophers Gathered

Ancient Greece, and Athens in particular, played a crucial role in the development as well as the history of Western Civilization. The center of Athenian life was the Agora, an open space at the...

Etruscans Transported Bees by Boat to Reach the Best Flowers!

23 November, 2020 - 14:01 B. B. Wagner

Etruscans Transported Bees by Boat to Reach the Best Flowers!

The discovery of an ancient Etruscan honey harvesting workshop at Focello in Italy, and the analysis of charred remains unearthed at the site, has let archaeologists to propose a remarkable...

Nora, the Ancient Sardinian Trading Town that Everyone Wanted

18 November, 2020 - 01:07 Ed Whelan

Nora, the Ancient Sardinian Trading Town that Everyone Wanted

Nora is arguably the first town ever built on the island of Sardinia, one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Their rich and remarkable history includes occupation by Phoenicians,...

Kilkenny Castle is Voted Among the Most Beautiful in the World

17 November, 2020 - 01:06 Ed Whelan

Kilkenny Castle is Voted Among the Most Beautiful in the World

Castles will always hold particular fascination, partly because they were at the heart of so many dramatic events in history. One of the most famous in Ireland is the beautifully restored Kilkenny...

The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero

15 November, 2020 - 17:48 Aleksa Vučković

The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero

The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were a true celebration of a healthy spirit. Originally held to honor the god Zeus, these sport festivities became one of the cornerstones of Western civilization...

St John knights castle at night, Rhodes island, Greece

13 November, 2020 - 00:55 Ed Whelan

Rhodes Island, Home to Famed Warrior-Monks Who Fought for their Beliefs

The island of Rhodes which now forms part of Greece, has a long and dramatic history dating back 12,000 years to the Neolithic era. In the medieval period it was the headquarters of The Order of...

Gravensteen Castle in Ghent, Belgium Source: Kurt De Bruyn / Adobe Stock

9 November, 2020 - 13:39 Ed Whelan

Gravensteen Castle: Site of Gruesome Torture and Revolting Students

The historic region of Flanders in Belgium is famous for its many medieval monuments and buildings. These relics date back to an era when the region was a major economic and political center under...

View of the baptistery in the ancient city of Butrint, Albania.

3 November, 2020 - 00:58 Ed Whelan

Christian Symbols Hidden in Ancient Pagan Mosaics of Butrint Baptistery

For many years Albania was an isolated country, but in recent decades it has opened to tourists and we are gradually becoming more familiar with its many spectacular heritage sites. The remarkable...

Basilica of the Holy Blood – Does it Really Hold the Blood of Jesus?

2 November, 2020 - 13:58 Ed Whelan

Basilica of the Holy Blood – Does it Really Hold the Blood of Jesus?

The beautiful city of Bruges in Belgium is so well maintained it is said that strolling through town is like walking through a gallery of European architecture. But it’s not only the buildings which...

The Giant's Causeway – Where Geology Blends With Mythology

1 November, 2020 - 13:54 Aleksa Vučković

The Giant's Causeway – Where Geology Blends With Mythology

Nature sure has its way of dazzling us. Sometimes the greatest wonders lie before our eyes, full of enigma and secrets that are lost in time. Geological formations are often full of odd shapes and...

The Graveyard Prostitutes of Rome and Beyond

29 October, 2020 - 23:49 B. B. Wagner

The Graveyard Prostitutes of Rome and Beyond

Ancient regulars of the world’s oldest profession may have grown bored with the “usual” items on the coitus menu. That may be why ancient Rome enjoyed a thriving sexual ecosystem with robust variety...

Volterra: Home to Three Civilizations and the World’s First Witch

28 October, 2020 - 23:49 Ed Whelan

Volterra: Home to Three Civilizations and the World’s First Witch

Volterra, an archaeological gem in the province of Pisa, in Italy, is often eclipsed by more famous historical sites. This beautiful village, however, dates to the Etruscan period and also contains...

Poulnabrone portal tomb in Burren at sunrise, Ireland Source: Patryk Kosmider

27 October, 2020 - 23:39 Ed Whelan

If Not the Fairies, Then Who Built the Ancient Poulnabrone Dolmen?

Incredible monuments dating back to various ages are found throughout Ireland, including the Giant’s Causeway, the Blarney Stone, and Fort Newgrange, which is older than the pyramids. All have a...

Defacing of Cerne Abbas Giant

25 October, 2020 - 16:31 ashley cowie

Defacing of Cerne Abbas Giant by Amazon Provokes National Trust Wrath

A movie PR team at Amazon have defaced a British monument to increase box-office takings for their new Borat film. The National Trust claims they willfully “defaced” the iconic English monument. The...

Dolmens and Devilish Myths of the Wéris Megaliths, Belgium’s Stonehenge

23 October, 2020 - 01:00 Ed Whelan

Dolmens and Devilish Myths of the Wéris Megaliths, Belgium’s Stonehenge

Chocolate, waffles, Manneken Pis and the defeat of Napoleon are among the many things Belgium is famous for, but it also has prehistoric remains such as the Wéris megaliths situated in Wallonia. The...

Ruins of Pompeii, the Amphitheater Source: Leonid Andronov / Adobe Stock

21 October, 2020 - 00:49 Ed Whelan

World’s Oldest Surviving Amphitheater Preserved at Pompeii

Amphitheaters, with their gladiators, executions, and macabre contests, have fascinated people for millennia. They have featured in countless novels, books, and video games. One of the best-preserved...

Take an Eye-Opening Journey into the Past: Top 10 Historical TV Series

19 October, 2020 - 22:01 Alicia McDermott

Take an Eye-Opening Journey into the Past: Top 10 Historical TV Series

Ancient history and some of its famous faces have inspired countless TV series over recent years, ranging from drama and action, to fantasy and sci-fi. We all know that “based on actual events” or “...

While exploring the Argimusco Plateau, you’ll come across the Eagle. Is it the work of an ancient megalithic culture? Or one of nature's spontaneous works of art? Source: ildiora / Adobe Stock

16 October, 2020 - 17:54 Aleksa Vučković

The Enigmatic Argimusco Plateau: A Glimpse into Sicily’s Distant Past

Sicily is well known for its rich and unique history. The largest island of the Mediterranean Sea, it hides a turbulent story and hosted some very distinctive ancient cultures. Before the age of...

Vaison-La-Romaine Whispers History Around Every Ancient Corner

15 October, 2020 - 01:02 Ed Whelan

Vaison-La-Romaine Whispers History Around Every Ancient Corner

The historic French region of Provence is famed for its beauty, culture, and relaxed lifestyle. One of the most beautiful and ancient towns is Vaison-la-Romain e, with both Roman and Medieval...

Rivodutri’s Alchemical Door To Enlightenment In 17th Century AD Italy

12 October, 2020 - 17:59 dhwty

Rivodutri’s Alchemical Door To Enlightenment In 17th Century Italy

Add magic to natural philosophy and early chemistry knowledge and you have the ancient art of alchemy . Alchemists tried to change various substances into gold and looked hard for the elixir of...

The Gruesome Story of Tyburn Tree, London’s Infamous Gallows

10 October, 2020 - 21:51 Aleksa Vučković

The Gruesome Story of Tyburn Tree, London’s Infamous Gallows

In the modern day and age, crime is no less present than it was several hundred years ago. Sure, the world did become a lot more civilized, but criminals still exist. But the truth is, that while...

Rasiglia: Medieval Italian Village of Streams

9 October, 2020 - 13:59 dhwty

Rasiglia: Medieval Village of Streams is Italy’s ‘Little Venice’

Rasiglia is a small village located in the province of Perugia, in the central Italian region of Umbria. The village, which traces its history all the way back to the Middle Ages, is known also as...

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