Chislehurst Caves – The 35km Cave City in London
Chislehurst Caves is an extensive complex of subterranean tunnels of uncertain origin that stretch up to 35km in the suburbs of south London in Chislehurst, Bromley.
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Vindolanda – The Pompeii of the North
Vindolanda (translated as “white field” or “white moor”) was a Roman auxiliary fort, located on the fringes of the Roman Empire in the province of
Top 10 historical sites in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a county in southern England that sits directly above London. With occupation stretching as far back as the Mesolithic period, Hertfordshire is rich
London’s Lost Castles and Fortifications
When we place the words "castle" and "London" in the same context, we generally think of the Tower of London as the only fortress in
Doggerland – Europe’s Lost Land
Doggerland is a submerged land mass beneath what is now the North Sea, that once connected Britain to continental Europe.
Dunwich – The medieval town lost at sea
Dunwich is a quaint seaside village in Suffolk, England that can boast a fine pub, tea room and small beach popular with holidaymakers. But underlying
The Kingdom of Zimbabwe
The Kingdom of Zimbabwe was a medieval kingdom of 150 tributaries that existed from 1220-1450 CE in modern day Zimbabwe.
The Kingdom of Aksum – Africa’s lost Empire
The Aksumite Empire was an ancient kingdom that existed in Ethiopia from 100 CE to 940 CE. Centred on the city of Axum in Ethiopia,
The Seven Saxon Shore Forts of Britannia
Saxon Shore forts are defensive fortifications, built by the late Roman Empire to defend the coast of the Roman province of Britannia (Britain) and the
Ani – The Ruined City of 1001 Churches
On the eastern borders of Turkey in the province of Kars lies the ruined Armenian city of Ani. Renowned as a cultural and commercial centre on
Pyramids of the Kingdom of Kush – Map
The Kingdom of Kush was an ancient African kingdom located in Nubia, a region along the Nile rivers encompassing the areas between what is today
The Sinagua and Montezuma Castle
The Sinagua was a pre-Columbian civilisation from 500CE to 1425CE that lived primarily in what is now Arizona, USA.
Top ten places to visit in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county of Wales that is home to some of the most picturesque castles, historic monuments and ancient coastline found within the United
London’s Iron Age Forts & Fortifications
A hillfort or hill fortification is a type of earthworks used as a fortified refuge or defended settlement, located to exploit a rise in elevation
A History of Harta
Harta is a village located 100 km south of Budapest on the banks of the River Danube, famed for its bespoke artisan craftsmanship, unique floral
Ruined Redoubt “Fort” Built to Defend London
North Weald Mobilisation Centre (North Weald Redoubt) was one thirteen late 19th century “London Defence Schemes” of earthwork fortifications or forts in the south-east of
10 Roman Amphitheatres of Britain
About 230 Roman amphitheatres have been found across the area of the Roman Empire, however, in the UK only a handful of examples remain to
Historic sites used in Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of A
5 ancient sites of the Hittite Empire
The Hittites were an Ancient Anatolian people who established an empire centered onHattusa in north-central Anatolia around 1600 BC.
5 Ancient archaeological sites in Orkney
Orkney is an archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland that have been inhabited for at least 8,500 years. Originally occupied by Mesolithic and Neolithic