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

  By Wandering Jana August 21, 2020 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, United Kingdom

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

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 25, Southeastern Wales

  By Wandering Jana June 5, 2020 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wales

The adventure continues through the Welsh countryside, in search of churches, ruins, castles, and a town devoted to books. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Siena

  By Wandering Jana May 8, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a wonderful Tuscan city known for its stunning cathedral. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Tivoli

  By Wandering Jana May 1, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore two villas built over a thousand years apart in this sleepy county town outside of Rome. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana April 24, 2020 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Rome, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana April 21, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Rome, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Naples

  By Wandering Jana April 10, 2020 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Naples, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Pompeii

  By Wandering Jana April 3, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Museums, Naples, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the ruins of the world’s most famous buried city! Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Valley of the Temples

  By Wandering Jana March 20, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road

A ridge, rather than a valley, full of wonderful ruins next to a wonderful Sicilian city. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: the Ruins of Selinunte

  By Wandering Jana March 17, 2020 July 12, 2021 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road

Explore the amazing ruins of an Ancient Greek city on the southern coast of Sicily. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Palermo, Part Two

  By Wandering Jana February 28, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Villa Romana del Casale

  By Wandering Jana February 21, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road

In the middle of Sicily lies the ruins of an Ancient Roman villa filled with amazing mosaics found nowhere else. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Taormina

  By Wandering Jana February 4, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of an adorable city high above the Mediterranean Sea. Continue reading

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Mysterious Temples of Malta

  By Wandering Jana January 31, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Museums, Updates from the Road

Explore the mysterious and unique Neolithic temples of Malta! Continue reading

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Malta: Wandering Rabat

  By Wandering Jana January 24, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

With an Ancient Roman house and hidden catacombs, Rabat is an interesting Maltese town. Continue reading

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The Catacombs of Naples

  By Wandering Jana September 20, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Naples

They are grisly, dark and awesome! Check out the Catacombs of Naples! Continue reading

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

  By Wandering Jana August 16, 2019 September 10, 2023 Ancient World, Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

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

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So Many Petroglyphs, So Little Time

  By Wandering Jana August 6, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

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

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Bandelier

  By Wandering Jana July 30, 2019 April 6, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

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

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Wandering Bath

  By Wandering Jana July 26, 2019 September 10, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wandering

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

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Natural Bridges

  By Wandering Jana July 2, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Updates from the Road, Utah

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

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Dinosaurs and Petroglyphs

  By Wandering Jana June 4, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Colorado, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

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

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Canyonlands

  By Wandering Jana May 28, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Canyonlands National Park is home to countless trails, dramatic views and some crazy roads. Continue reading

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Wandering Nice

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Modern World, Wandering

This Southern French town is really nice. Continue reading

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Assos

  By Wandering Jana May 17, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Turkey

Walk in the footsteps of Aristotle in Assos, a seaside Turkish town that hasn’t changed much since the days of Ancient Greece. Continue reading

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Capitol Reef

  By Wandering Jana May 13, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Explore grand vistas, natural bridges, and narrow canyons in this remote Utah national park. Continue reading

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Butch Cassidy and the Fremont

  By Wandering Jana May 7, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

A bit of pre-history and history along US-89 in Utah. Continue reading

Emperor Nero’s Villa

  By Wandering Jana March 14, 2019 October 27, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Naples

Explore a villa once owned by one of Ancient Rome’s most infamous emperors. Continue reading

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Goodbye to 2018

  By Wandering Jana January 1, 2019 October 30, 2019 Arizona, Blog, California, Colorado, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Saying goodbye to a very interesting year.  Continue reading

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Wandering LA

  By Wandering Jana December 11, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, Museums, Route 66, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the City of Angels and the surrounding area. Continue reading

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Valley of Fire

  By Wandering Jana September 18, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore Nevada’s famous Valley of Fire State Park. Continue reading

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Roasting in Red Rock Canyon

  By Wandering Jana September 5, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road

Located just outside Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is a great place to burn off those buffet calories. Continue reading

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Wandering Rome: the Ancient City

  By Wandering Jana August 31, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Italy, Rome, Wandering

Rome is full of ruins from its ancient past. Come explore them with me.  Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 6, Exploring Lincolnshire

  By Wandering Jana August 3, 2018 September 10, 2023 Ancient World, Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

Grand houses, Knights Templar towers and extravagant cathedrals, Lincolnshire has it all. Continue reading

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Some Ruins and a Trading Post

  By Wandering Jana July 30, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore more ruins in the Four Corners and a historic trading post. Continue reading

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Chaco Canyon

  By Wandering Jana July 24, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore the mysterious ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.  Continue reading

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Mesa Verde

  By Wandering Jana July 17, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Colorado, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

An archaeologist explores a bunch of awesome cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park. Continue reading

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The Four Corners

  By Wandering Jana July 11, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

An adventure starts in the Four Corners with two National Monuments.  Continue reading

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Wandering Pisa: More Than Just a Tower

  By Wandering Jana July 6, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Wandering

There is much more to this Tuscan city than its Leaning Tower.  Continue reading

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Cliff Dwellings and Petroglyphs

  By Wandering Jana May 29, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A day full of amazing Sinagua cliff dwellings and petroglyphs in Central Arizona. Continue reading

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Wandering Verona

  By Wandering Jana May 4, 2018 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Verona, Wandering

Explorations of a delightful city in Northern Italy that has been around since Ancient Rome. Continue reading

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Ruins of Walnut Canyon

  By Wandering Jana May 1, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Step back in time at the cliff dwellings of Walnut Canyon. Continue reading

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Wupatki Ruins

  By Wandering Jana April 10, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

What now is a fairly desolate area used to be the home to thousands of farmers.  Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 3, Pilgrimages and Colleges

  By Wandering Jana March 23, 2018 September 10, 2023 Ancient World, Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

From a shrine to a saint, the remains of a grand Roman villa and a chapel built by a king, explore South-East England. Continue reading

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A Day in Ruins

  By Wandering Jana March 19, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A day of archaeology as I explore three Native American ruins in Central Arizona.  Continue reading

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Saguaro

  By Wandering Jana March 6, 2018 August 22, 2023 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A journey through the very interesting Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. Continue reading

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Exploring Southern Arizona

  By Wandering Jana February 13, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A road trip exploring Southern Arizona history. Continue reading

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The Temple of Apollo at Didyma

  By Wandering Jana January 26, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Turkey

Check out a temple so great that even Roman Emperors made pilgrimages here. Continue reading

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Long Meg and Her Daughters

  By Wandering Jana September 8, 2017 December 20, 2023 Ancient World, England, Europe, Hidden History, United Kingdom

Why I spent an afternoon with Long Meg and her Daughters in an English pasture. Continue reading

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Villa San Marco: A Roman Mega-Mansion

  By Wandering Jana May 25, 2017 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Naples

In the suburbs of Naples, Italy, lies one of the largest preserved mansions of the ancient world and it’s absolutely huge. Continue reading