When you read the words “Old English”, I am sure that the first thing that pops into your head are passages from Shakespeare's plays and words like "thou" and "ye".
I am afraid, however, that you would be incorrect.
Read MoreThe History of Shakespearean Insults
If you love Shakespeare, then you may know that April 23 is both his birthday and death day — the perfect day to celebrate and remember his legacy. (This is an especially special day for bookworms, as it is also World Book Day.)
Read MoreYour Guide to Visiting The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
The camo-clad American soldier stood up from his seat at the front of the bus and faced us.
He waited until he had everyone’s attention and then, his voice conveying no emotion, informed us that the sparse forest on either side of the dirt road we were driving down was devoid of any signs of human activity because it was full of active landmines.
Read MoreWhy You Need To Watch "Hunting Nazi Treasure" On HISTORY
The eight-part investigative series Hunting Nazi Treasure (premieres Oct 24, 2017) chronicles one of the greatest thefts in history, and the epic quest that an international team of experts embarked on to locate billions in art, gold, and other treasure that was stolen by the Nazi's during the Second World War.
Read MoreReads For The Road: "The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu" by Joshua Hammer
I'll admit it.
I definitely judged this book by its cover.
And man, oh man, did the cover make me want to read it!
Read MoreThe 10 Most-Visited Museums In The World
Put your hand up if you are one of those people who LOVES to geek-out in museums when you travel!
Well, I definitely am.
On every trip I take, I make it my goal to visit at least one well-known and one totally quirky museum (looking at you chocolate museum in Barcelona!) before leaving the city.
Read MoreThe Most Interesting Discoveries Made In 2016 Using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
New technology is completely changing the fields of history and archaeology, as the use of innovations like Ground Penetrating Radar archaeology are resulting in new discoveries all over the world. This tech is even changing the way we look at old discoveries, as new chambers, burials, buildings, and more are being discovered in previously excavated areas. Before I share some of the most fascinating discoveries that have been made recently using GPR, let's start with one very important question.
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