Archaeology, Blog, British Isles, England, Europe, France, Portugal, Scotland
The Atlantic Ocean and its Secrets The Earth’s oceans are billions of years old and studying them, over the centuries, has offered some clues about human history and how the oceans might have shaped the …
Archaeology, Architecture, Asia and the Orient, Blog, History, Pakistan
History of Pakistan The history of Pakistan, a young nation created with the partition of British India in 1947, is intertwined with the history of India and the broader Indian subcontinent. Pakistan was carved away …
15 Must-See Sites in Berlin | Small group tours Germany Berlin, capital of Germany, venue of the Berlinale, seat of the German Parliament, and location of UNESCO-protected Museum Island, occupies a place of prominence as …
Venetian Maps and How they Ruled the World ‘Venice was always a frontier,’ Peter Ackroyd (2009) declares in Venice: Pure City. ‘When the empire was divided in the time of Charlemagne, the lagoons of Venice …
Searching for Caravaggio’s Nativity The hunt for Caravaggio’s stolen painting of the nativity scene may just be the most high-profile art crime of the 20th century. One stormy night in October 1969, an altarpiece painted …
Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 | Small group tours Germany In 2020, Odyssey will offer three small group tours of Europe that will include the Oberammergau Passion Play: Contemporary Germany, The Habsburgs, and our Berlin tour. This article is …
Questions about Finland Odyssey Traveller specialises in crafting unforgettable experiences for mature-aged travellers, providing adventure and educational programs to small groups since 1983. Odyssey has built up a reasonable knowledge bank to answer questions about Finland …
Markets of Victorian London In the 19th century, markets were at the heart of London life. While industrialisation had meant that an increasing number of shops opened up to the public, people continued to do …
Early Russian History and its Key Figures It is probably unsurprisingly that the largest country in the world, encompassing Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, with its ever-changing landscapes, multiple timezones and diverse inhabitants, would also …
The Balkans, Albania and North Macedonia Sprawling eastwards from the doorstep of Western Europe, the Balkan region has had a long, convoluted and fascinating history. The region resembles a lopsided trapezium on the world map, …
A Traveller’s Guide to Medieval Chester In northern England, right near the Welsh border you will find one of the prettiest and most historically rich cities in all of England: Chester. The capital of the …
History of Mosques in Iran and Central Asia As we’ve written in our previous article, Elements of Mosque Architecture, the word “mosque” derives from the Arabic word “masjid” which means “a place of prostration”, referring to …
Brunelleschi’s Dome On 19 August, 1418, the town fathers of Florence announced a competition that would seek to solve a problem that had been plaguing the city for many years. In the roof of the …
Architecture, Blog, Europe, History, Iran, Middle East, Turkey
Elements of Mosque Architecture The word “mosque” derives from the Arabic word “masjid” (same word used in Persian, Urdu and Turkish) which means “a place of prostration”, referring to the salat, the daily ritual prayer where Muslims kneel …
The University of Oxford and the City of Dreaming Spires Just a short drive from London, you’ll find the charming city of Oxford. It is only home to around 200,000 people but it is one …
Discovering Ancient Egypt: The Pioneers of Egyptology Archaeology is the study of the human past through material remains or objects. These material remains or objects are like clues that can help us understand how and …
Ancient Routes, Fresh Eyes: Nine European Pilgrimage Routes for the Modern Traveller The word ‘pilgrimage’ or ‘pilgrim’ comes from the Modern French word pèlerin, which means ‘foreigner, stranger’, highlighting the concept that the faithful is not of …
From Cairo to the NAC: Egypt Builds a New Capital City On July 11, 2018 Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi laid the first stone of what was to become Egypt’s new capital. The city is …
Questions About Poland Odyssey Traveller specialises in crafting unforgettable experiences for mature-aged travellers, providing adventure and educational programs to small groups since 1983. Odyssey has built up a reasonable knowledge bank to answer questions about …
Terracotta Warriors: History and Latest Discoveries Emperor Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor to rule over a truly unified China. Though his reign was short-lived, lasting only 15 years, his name might just be …
Discovering Scandinavia Discovering Scandinavia. In this article, we will learn about Denmark with a focus on Viking history, and uncover highlights of Copenhagen. Click here to read our article focusing on Sweden. Small group tours …
