All  

Store Banner Mobile

Store Banner Mobile

Advanced search

The search found 446 results in 5.112 seconds.

Search results

  1. Witches, Monsters and Dragons, All at Frankenstein Castle

    Castles are often associated with the supernatural and gruesome events and none more so than one of the most famous castles in all of Germany, Frankenstein Castle. This ruined fortress is synonymous with the story of Frankenstein and his monster. Today, the castle and its surroundings are a major tourist attraction.

    Ed Whelan - 10/06/2020 - 01:33

  2. The Saoba Stone Pillars of Taiwan Present A Peinan Culture Conundrum

    Taiwan is a modern and dynamic country, but it also has a rich culture and history, which is often forgotten by the wider world. The island has been home to a variety of communities and cultures since the Neolithic age. One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Taiwan are the Saoba stone pillars in the Satokoay Historical Site which is a third-grade national historic monument and one of Taiwan’s most popular tourist attractions.

    Ed Whelan - 05/01/2019 - 01:54

  3. Krubera Cave - Journeying to the Depths of Georgia in One of the World’s Deepest Caves

    Krubera Cave was once thought to be the deepest cave on earth, although now it is generally regarded as the second deepest. This natural wonder, found in the Republic of Georgia, is renowned among cavers due to its arduous challenges and the subterranean depth.

    Ed Whelan - 05/05/2019 - 22:34

  4. Bunce Island and the Gate of No Return

    One of the greatest atrocities committed against humanity throughout history was the slave trade which involved the enslavement of millions of men, women, and children. Many monuments have been erected to mark this dark period and one of the most striking is the former slave fort on Bunce Island in Sierra Leone as it once played a major role in the Atlantic slave trade.

    Ed Whelan - 11/02/2020 - 01:53

  5. Peel Castle: Centuries of History, a Mysterious Pagan Lady, and a Phantom Dog

    The Isle of Man is a small island in the Irish Sea between Ireland and England and is a Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom. Because the island was settled approximately 8000 years ago, it has a long, diverse history and fascinating archaeological sites. A unique Celtic culture evolved alongside the local language, Manx, which is related to Gaelic Irish and Scottish. One of the most interesting sites on the Isle of Man is Peel Castle, which was built by the Vikings.

    Ed Whelan - 21/04/2019 - 22:41

  6. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond: Waters that Reflect the History of South Korea

    One of the most beautiful among the many extraordinary sites in South Korea is the architectural remains of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, which consists of intricately decorated pagodas overlooking a serene artificial pond. The site is almost 1500 years old and is considered a national treasure by Koreans.

    Ed Whelan - 18/01/2020 - 02:01

  7. The Many Legends Accounting for the Mysterious Trethevy Quoit

    Cornwall, a truly beautiful region in the British Isles, has a distinct regional identity. It is also home to many remarkable stone age monuments, of which Trethevy Quoit is one of the most famous. This well-preserved portal dolmen dates far back to 3500 BC, the Neolithic period, and has a mysterious history.

    Ed Whelan - 07/08/2020 - 02:02

  8. Botallack Mine, Clinging to the Cliffs of the Wild Tin Coast

    Cornwall, in south-west England, has a distinctive regional character. Much of the landscape was transformed in the 18th and early 19th centuries as a result of the rapid growth of copper and tin mining. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Botallack Mine is a superb example of a mining operation from the past and is part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. In 2006 it was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Ed Whelan - 12/08/2020 - 01:45

  9. Koshoy Korgon: The Alluring Silk Road Fortress

    The nation of Kyrgyzstan is little known outside Central Asia.

    Ed Whelan - 03/01/2020 - 01:19

  10. Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs: The Richest Collection of Sepulchral Monuments of the Roman Provinces

    The Romans left an indelible mark on the societies they conquered. In many of their former provinces there are splendid remains of Roman civilization and culture which includes early Christian monuments. One of the most remarkable in Europe is the Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs, Hungary. Here visitors can really capture a sense of the past and be amazed at the architectural and artistic brilliance of an early Christian community.

    Ed Whelan - 27/11/2018 - 01:54

  11. Tsarverets Castle, Bulgaria: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

    The Balkan nation of Bulgaria is blessed with many archaeological sites. One which played an important part in Bulgarian history is the Tsarverets (or Tsarevets) Castle. This bastion, now mostly in ruins, has great symbolic importance for the European nation and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bulgaria.

    Ed Whelan - 14/04/2020 - 02:02

  12. The Totems Haida Gwaii, Canada: A Mortuary Pole for the Soul

    One of the most beautiful and historic areas in Canada is Haida Gwaii, which is an archipelago 155 miles (250 kilometers long). Here a visitor can view an area of great natural beauty of historic importance and can feel that they are going back in time and experiencing life as the First Nation people before the coming of the Europeans. Perhaps the most fascinating part of the island is its astonishing totem poles.

    Ed Whelan - 29/09/2018 - 23:01

  13. Tamgaly Petroglyphs: Rituals, Shaman and Nomad’s Treasures

    Tamgaly in Kazakhstan, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides evidence of the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of Central Asia. The area has been traversed by countless nomadic societies who made their home on its steppe for millennia.

    Ed Whelan - 12/09/2020 - 02:06

  14. Canada’s Spotted Lake: The Most Alien-Looking Lake on Earth

    The natural world has many wonders. One of the most remarkable is that of the so-called Spotted Lake in British Columbia, Canada. It is a polka-dotted body-of-water that looks so bizarre you could be forgiven for thinking you were on an alien planet.

    Ed Whelan - 18/10/2018 - 13:59

  15. A Boy, to Vei, to Venus? Piecing Together the Puzzle of the Etruscan Orvieto Necropolis

    Ancient Etruscan deities continue to puzzle researchers. Unveiling the truth about their cults and positions in the pantheon took decades, yet they still protect some of their secrets. One of the most interesting stories comes from an ancient site in Orvieto, Italy, where researchers found a beautiful statue and a small piece of bronze with a curious inscription.

    Natalia Klimczak - 07/12/2016 - 00:52

  16. Sobekneferu’s Legacy: The Sacred Places of Egypt’s First Female Pharaoh

    ... Pyramid of Dahshur and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Credit: Google Earth/Andrew Collins The Crocodile Star Otherwise ...

    Andrew Collins - 10/11/2020 - 18:40

  17. Sanctuary of the Mysterious ‘Great Gods’ on the Island of Samothrace

    One of the most enigmatic archaeological sites in all of Greece is that of the Samothrace Temple Complex. These impressive ruins are located on the island of Samothrace, also known as Samothraki, in the Aegean Sea. The ancient religious observances and ritual practised here were unusual and it was also a site of a mysterious religion. Samothrace offers visitors a unique insight into the Hellenic Civilization.

    Ed Whelan - 29/09/2020 - 00:54

  18. The Buried Secret of Tu Duc’s Tomb, Vietnam

    Vietnam was ruled by many emperors during its long and turbulent history. Emperor Tu Duc, one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the nation’s history, constructed a tomb complex which is truly remarkable, and he has left us with a great mystery.

    Ed Whelan - 28/01/2020 - 01:51

  19. Fort Fincastle, The Small But Mighty Flatiron Protector of The Bahamas

    The Bahamas is comprised of 700 islands as well as thousands of rocks and cays (low banks of coral reefs) spread out over 100,000 square miles of ocean. It’s an ecological paradise with some of the clearest waters on Earth, but there is more to explore than just beautiful beaches. It is also a nation with a turbulent history and fascinating historic sites, one being Fort Fincastle.

    Ed Whelan - 13/07/2019 - 01:50

  20. 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 Castle, once owned by one of the most important families in Irish history. It has been named as ‘one of the 10 most beautiful castles’ by Architectural Digest, standing proudly with other winners such as the Palace of Versailles and Windsor Castle.

    Ed Whelan - 17/11/2020 - 01:06

Pages