Have dreams, will travel
Rome Is Ancient Coming from a relatively ”young” country, I have long been awed and amazed by old architecture. I was born in a country where descriptions of old refer to the geology of the nation — the Rocky Mountains or the Pre-Cambrian Shield / Canadian Shield. But architecture? Nah. Quebec City and area does... Continue Reading →
Brú na Bóinne. An area of continual human settlement going back to the Neolithic era found is found in the east of Ireland (County Meath), at the bend of the River Boyne. Here you will find buildings made so long ago that they pre-date the Pyramids of Egypt. Now that is old. I need to... Continue Reading →
When the word pyramid is uttered it is safe to say most people associate the word with the Great Pyramids of Giza. And rightly so - they are incredible to see and have survived over several millennia. They, however, are not the only pyramids in the world nor the only ones in Egypt (though they... Continue Reading →
I decided to round out letter "P" with an ancient landmark in the Eternal City - Rome's Pantheon. This remarkable building has some interesting details, as one may expect from the best-preserved ancient Roman building within Rome. The current building was completed around 125 CE, during Emperor Hadrian's reign. Two previous incarnations of the building... Continue Reading →
Most are aware of the destruction of Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 70 C.E. , however the loss of Herculaneum is often overlooked. Herculaneum was buried with Pompeii and several other Roman cities that were based near the deadly volcano. Today, the incredibly well preserved ruins are found in the town of Ercolano. Although... Continue Reading →
Wanders The World 