Once the home of one of the most important empires in the world, Rome is indeed a place to visit if you want to see history first-hand. The city itself is already a must-visit on the list of any traveler and keeps centuries of history preserved in its streets, and Roman ruins. Colosseum, the Roman …
One of the main ruins of Ancient Rome, Palatine Hill is without a doubt a must if you are visiting Rome. It is considered the birthplace of the city and the site of the first settlements in the region. Often overlooked in the midst of so many sights, don’t miss the chance to visit the …
Pompeii is a must-see for any history lovers out there when going to Italy. Most of the time, people choose to take tours to get to the ruins of Pompeii, of course, this is an option especially if you don’t want to bother yourself finding your way through the ruins. However, it is super super …
There are so many things about London that make it one of the most magical cities in the world. Café balconies overflowing with vibrant roses. The London Eye illuminated at night. Westminster Abbey, regal and stately against the city skyscrapers. And to top it all off, a residence of the British royal family, one of …
Being the mains attractions in Rome alongside Colosseum, anyone who visits the city will want to see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Although today they are more like a pile of ruins, these two ancient sites help to tell the history of ancient Rome, since they were the center of the daily life of …
Being one of the oldest cities in the world, it is impossible to visit Athens without visiting the many ancient Greek monuments across the city. Some of them, like Acropolis, are famous greek landmarks, others are not so famous but definitely deserve good attention. Here in this post, I highlighted the best greek monuments in …
The most iconic symbol of Edinburgh. Sitting on a volcanic rock known as Castle Rock, the Edinburgh Castle oversees the whole city and can be seen from pretty much anywhere. Accordingly to researchers, Castle Rock has been occupied by humans since the Iron Age, but it’s been used as a Royal location since at least …
Third Reich, is how it became known as the period of dictatorship imposed by Hitler between 1933 to 1945, before being defeated by the Allie Power, thus, giving an end to World War II. After assuming power in January 1933, Hitler transformed Germany into a totalitarian state, where Hitler’s Regime controlled almost every aspect of …
When planning my first trip to Peru, I didn’t imagine the magnitude of what I was about to see. I knew the cultural and historical weight that Peru represents for the world and especially for South America. When we think about Inca Ruins, the first thing that comes to our mind is Machu Picchu, fair …
Between 1787 and 1799, France passed through a period that would change the future of the country completely, an event that became known as the French Revolution, in which the main stage was Paris. The French Revolution was marked by a bloody period called the Reign of Terror, where an estimative of 18,000 to 40,000 …
