Subject: Archeological
In the Footsteps of the Plantagenets
The marriage of Henry of Anjou to Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152 was the genesis of a dynamic dynasty that forever altered the course of Europe and relations between kings and men. While the tremendous impact of the Plantagenets on England and the rest of the western world is profound, exploring their origins and rise… Read more of In the Footsteps of the Plantagenets »
Vikings and Sagas: An Iceland Odyssey
Walk in the Footsteps of the Vikings No other literary works are as closely tied to the land in which they were written as the Icelandic Sagas. The descendants of the Vikings who settled Iceland knew and named every hill, river, cliff, farmstead and glacier in their land of fire, water and ice. Their written… Read more of Vikings and Sagas: An Iceland Odyssey »
Greek Legacy
In a Profound Sense, the Odyssey of the West Begins Here…It was September—almost precisely 2500 years ago—and worlds hung in the balance. Despite the heroism of Leonidas of Sparta and his tiny holding force, the Persians triumphed at Thermopylae and were closing in. Athens herself lay abandoned and smoldering, the Acropolis sacked. But that September,… Read more of Greek Legacy »
Uncovering Camelot: A Journey Through Arthurian Britain
A Journey Through Arthurian Britain Tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have been captivating the imaginations of readers with stirring tales of chivalry, valor, and romance for centuries. But the remarkable number of references in classic Arthurian works to actual locations in Britain have led historians and archaeologists to question… Read more of Uncovering Camelot: A Journey Through Arthurian Britain »
Great Castles of the British Isles
Go Inside the Most Stunning Medieval Structures in the British Isles Hundreds of castles—some occupied, many more ruined—survive in the historic British landscape. These structures once served both as military devices and as private homes. Many still dominate town centers. Some are enormous complexes; others little more than eroded earthworks. Each, however, played its role… Read more of Great Castles of the British Isles »