Category Archive: Archaeology/History
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A near-complete medieval cityscape: Trogir in Croatia
One of Peter Sommer Travels’ specialities, arguably the key one, is helping our guests understand the places we visit. In most cases, whatever country a tour or cruise takes place ... Read More
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Christmas Gifts for History Lovers, Travellers and Gourmets, 2020
And once again, Christmas is approaching fast. Where I am, in Greece and under lockdown, this year's advent season may be a little less obvious than it would normally be, ... Read More
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Another thing: a local masterpiece - a Nike by Skopas at Tegea
Do I need to point out the extraordinary beauty of this ancient statue? I firmly believe that such works speak for themselves; they are eloquent as spiritual expressions and proud ... Read More
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Another thing: world-class sculpture off Sicily - the Motya Charioteer
“Another thing” is a series of occasional posts, each presenting a particularly interesting, beautiful or unusual object on display at one of the museums or sites on our tours. Look ... Read More
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Unique experiences in 2021 and beyond
Let me guess: in 2020 you are not getting the travel experiences you were hoping for. I'll let you guess: we aren't either. Rather than lamenting what we are missing ... Read More
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Unravelling the past, step by step - an archaeological survey in the Cyclades
(The author would like to express his gratitude to the SCIP project directors and the Eforeia of Antiquities in the Cyclades for their kind permission to publish this text). Walking ... Read More
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Another thing: remote but central - local and imported pottery on Vis in Croatia
“Another thing” is a series of occasional posts, each presenting a particularly interesting, beautiful or unusual object on display at one of the museums or sites on our tours. What ... Read More
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Why we miss the Peloponnese - and why you should come to see it
It's a difficult year for a travel operator, a year of little travel. Many of our guests, or prospective guests, are longing for the trips we were meant to organise ... Read More
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Another thing: display of strength - a Classical cuirass from Syracuse
“Another thing” is a series of occasional posts, each presenting a particularly interesting, beautiful or unusual object on display at one of the museums or sites on our tours. I'm ... Read More
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Off the beaten track: Arykanda in Lycia - a place of mystery and serenity
What do you know about Arykanda (or Arycanda)? In all likelihood little or nothing: although the place is a fairly well-studied ancient settlement, having undergone nearly fifty years of excavations, ... Read More
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Another thing: glory beyond death - a sarcophagus from Patara in Antalya Museum
“Another thing” is a series of occasional posts, each presenting a particularly interesting, beautiful or unusual object on display at one of the museums or sites on our tours. If ... Read More
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Off the beaten track: Nakovana, an archaeological landscape in Dalmatia
Probably, you have not heard of Nakovana before - if you have, you might just be an archaeologist with an interest in Dalmatian prehistory, or maybe you've been on a ... Read More
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Another thing/another view: Voices from Roman Britain - the Vindolanda Tablets
“Another thing” is a series of occasional posts, each presenting a particularly interesting, beautiful or unusual object on display at one of the museums or sites on our tours. I'm ... Read More
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Another thing: a sight fit for a god - the Vatican Sleeping Ariadne
“Another thing” is a series of occasional posts, each presenting a particularly interesting, beautiful or unusual object on display at one of the museums or sites on our tours. Look ... Read More
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What do you see from here? - Crete
This text has previously appeared in our newsletter. But we think that it merits a more lasting presence within Peter Sommer Travels' output, so here it is. It's especially pertinent ... Read More