Ancient World

While I am not currently a practicing archaeologist, I am an archaeologist at heart. I absolutely love the Ancient World and it doesn’t really matter where in the world or what civilization. (Although, Ancient Rome will always have my heart.)

Rome’s Ancient Forum. Been four times and I still can’t wait until I go again.

Honestly, I am a ruins junkie. I love to explore ruins of past civilizations, followed by writing about it. Here are all my posts that featured something about an ancient civilization, whether it be an Ancient Greek temple, or an Ancient Roman arch found in the middle of a British town or even Sinagua ruins in the center of Arizona. All is fair game.

Montezuma’s Castle in central Arizona. Built at the same time as Europe’s Middle Ages, Montezuma’s Castle was built by a stone age people. Kind of makes it even more impressive.

Come and explore the Ancient World with me!


Ancient Pueblos and a Giant Crater

Meteor Crater, Arizona

My last Arizona adventure ends with a visit to Homol’ovi State Park and Meteor Crater!  Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 27-28, Cornwall and Devon

Castle Drogo. Devon, England

Explore some of what England’s most beautiful peninsula has to offer. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 2

Castel Sant'Angelo. Rome, Italy

Churches, churches and more churches, tag along as I explore some of my favorite sights in Rome.  Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 1

Colosseum. Rome. Italy

Returning to explore more of the Eternal City with two days jam packed full of ancient ruins and other awesome sights! Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Naples

Naples, Italy

Tag along as I return once again to the amazing city of Naples, Italy. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Palermo, Part Two

Fontana Pretoria. Palermo, Italy

Further explorations take me through the bustling streets of Palermo.  Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 20, Carlisle to Penrith

Carlisle Cathedral. Carlisle, England

A cathedral, an abbey, castle ruins and even a mysterious stone circle, all the British staples in just one day.  Continue reading

So Many Petroglyphs, So Little Time

Petroglyph. Petroglyph National Monument. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gaze in wonder at the fantastic rock carvings at Petroglyph National Monument. Continue reading

Bandelier

Bandelier National Monument. New Mexico

With Native American ruins and waterfalls, Bandelier has both nature and history. Continue reading

Wandering Bath

Roman Baths. Bath, England

Ancient Roman, Tudor and Neo-classical architecture dot this lovely Somerset city. Bath is a lovely place to wander and explore. Continue reading

Natural Bridges

Owachomo Bridge. Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah.

Located in the absolute middle of nowhere Utah is a national monument that preserves three amazing natural bridges. Continue reading

Dinosaurs and Petroglyphs

Fossil Discovery trail. Dinosaur National Monument. Utah, Colorado

Check out a national monument with both dinosaurs and petroglyphs, and some nice views. So much awesome in one place. Continue reading