A higgledy-piggledy history of York, by Historian Alice Loxton

A higgledy-piggledy history of York, by Historian Alice Loxton

While it might not be the oldest settlement in Britain (that title is claimed by Colchester, although the exact dates are somewhat shrouded in the fog of time), York is undoubtedly one of the most ‘historic’. What do we mean by this? Not just that its origins pre-date...
Five Incredible Castles to Discover in the Balkans

Five Incredible Castles to Discover in the Balkans

Visitors to the Balkan Peninsula are spoiled for scenery. From mountains that crumble into picturesque coves to valleys of monasteries that glow with the bold colors of Byzantine art, almost no beauty can match Mother Nature’s. Almost, that is, because topping the...