Category: History

These stories are straight from history books and are a living testament to what happened in these places.

A photo of the organ at the Votivkirche - Vienna, Austria

How to Celebrate a Failed Assassination

As you head north-by-north-west from the city centre of Vienna, the old centre of the Austro-Hungarian empire, it won't be long before you reach the Ringstrasse that marks the old walls of the city. There, in Sigmund Freud park, you can see the Votivkirche ⛪️
A photo of Via Rasella - Rome, Italy

Shock, Terror and War – Bombing Via Rasella

Wherever you are in Europe, it is safe to say that you are no more than a stone's throw away from the location of some key historical event. Rome is no different and while the ruins of the old Empire are obvious, there are many more recent stories to be told.
A photo of the baker's monument beside the walls of Ancient Rome

The Curious Story of the Slave and the Baker

Imagine what life must have been like in Ancient Rome. The hustle and bustle of the metropolis of the city-state that ruled the known world must have been awe-inspiring to anyone, particularly a recently freed slave.
The statuette of the Sleeping Lady found in the Hypogeum

Hypogeum – The Land that Time Forgot

If you're planning a trip to Malta and fancy visiting the oldest prehistoric temple that is completely underground, I would highly recommend a visit to the Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni in the southern part of the island.
Roman Engravings

The Unexpected Chapel

Majestic, regal almost. It possesses a quiet dignity which belies its turbulent history. It dips below the tree line, almost as if it is coyly daring me to try to discover its secrets. It is the chapel that the rest of the world forgot. It is an ex-Satanists chapel.

Spanish Practices

At home this week.  The Grand Place, Brussels' main square is alive with the sound of camera shutters, eager talk and the noise made by a dozen or so rowdy scouts.