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4 likes | Welcome to The Roman Forum
One of the most historical places in the world – the Roman Forum attracts visitor for mall over the world each year to walk the same place as powerful emperors such as Julius Caesar, Nerone and others.
Out in The Middle East: Petra, Jordan
In Jordan lies Petra, a city that existed from 400B.C. to some time around 104 A.D. Today, it was one of The Middle East’s most eclectic tourist sights.
The Most Fantastic, Fascinating Ruins Under the Sea
A look at some of the spectacular ruins that have been found under the oceans.
The Treasures of an Abbey in Ruins: Orval
I visited the abbey of Orval (Belgium) together with Kathleen McGowan, who writes extensively about Countess Mathilde of Tuscany in “The Book of Love”. Mathilde founded the abbey in the 11th century, and she – as the abbey itself – are shrouded in mystery. Want to hear about the lost treasures and the prophecy of Orval? And was Nostradamus here – really?
Virtual Traveler: Ggantija Temples of Gozo
Join the Virtual Traveler as she strolls through odd, out of the way places. This time it’s the ancient temples on the island of Gozo, second largest island in the Maltese Archipelago southwest of Italy.
Fascinating Places: The Temples of Abu Simbel
This incredible archaeological treasure is Ramses II’s tribute to the sun god Ra. The colossal statues of the pharaoh depict him upon his throne wearing his double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and sporting a royal beard. Incredibly, these marvelous temples were the source of an international controversy in the 1970s.
Mysterious Scottish Island and Its History
In Scotland’s cold sea waters lay several islands with castles, stone circles, ruins, and plenty of folklore.
