Despite being one of the most studied archaeological sites in the world, Machu Picchu remains a puzzle. Because the Inca had no written language (in the traditional sense), the "why" and "how" of the city were lost when it was abandoned in the 16th century. Here are the most compelling mysteries that researchers are…
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This is not your gran'pappy's Alabama. If you're from the USA, some of this may ring true to you. Or it may not. No matter the case, Alabama is one of those hidden gems. It's a state where deep historical roots, world-class innovation all meld together. The state served as…
Woo woo! Ready for year-round fun? Of course you are. So sit down, pour yourself a small snifter and whet your whistle when you see this combination. Artouste, or Artouste-Fabrèges, is a winter sports resort in the French Pyrenees. It is located in the commune of Laruns in the department of…
“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” – (Commonly attributed to a theme in historical analysis.
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
“He who doesn’t love Naples, has yet to learn how to love life.” – A common Neapolitan sentiment.
One aspect of being an archaeologist is that you rarely run out of work. One minute, you've found one of the most important discoveries in decades. Or, your work has run dry (no pun intended) when newer finds take the spotlight, Either way, your place in the sun is always there, shining.…
Lateral thinking. And then take over the world!
Sounds yummy, doesn't it? Frosty root beer bubbling up in your pre-chilled mug. Even better, you can have this concoction anywhere you can find it: root beer is a bit of an acquired taste, but when you love it, there is no turning back. So, above and beyond the puns, this is…
How long will it take the calloused hearts of men before the scars of hatred and cruelty shall be removed? We read of killing one hundred thousand men in a day.
Time goes faster the more hollow it is. Lives with no meaning go straight past you.
England is old. In continuous human settlement is ~13,000 years, but the unified Kingdom of England officially began around 927 AD with King Æthelstan, making it over 1,000 years old as a single state before uniting with Scotland in 1707 to form Great Britain. The land itself has been inhabited by modern humans for tens…
As the world marches ever forward toward oblivion, courtesy of the fat cats who sit in the halls of "power," let us not forget that people are dying out there, and some of them may be your children. Do you really want to subject them to yet another world war? That's easy for…
The Cotton Mappa Mundi, is one of the earliest surviving world maps known to have been made in England, dates to the tenth
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
Sleeping in a Train Station! How often to plane enthusiasts sleep in an actual plane? Or a boat or a super car? It's rare, for sure. But it's even more rare when it is genuinely, truly a unique experience. If you're a Japan buff, this is certainly a thrill. …
Life is a desert of shifting sand dunes. Unpredictable. Erratic. Harmony changes into dissonance, the immediate outlives the profound, esoteric becomes cliched. And vice versa.” – Ella Leya
The world is filled with wonderful people. Go say hi. Chances are good that you’ll find lifelong friends.
We live in Canada, but have lived and traveled all around the globe for decades. The country is still somewhat of a haven if you want to bask in common sense, politeness, and general good vibes. There are many cities in The Great White North, but most of the accolades go to the…
Today is always a good time to make your move. The world is your oyster.