Egypt and Alexandria. A brief numismatic survey: part IV

Join us on our trip through the history of Egypt and its capital Alexandria by its coinage. This episode is about Caracalla’s bloody visit to Alexandria and the turbulent 3rd century when Alexandria became a divided city.

Springtime in Turkey – Part 11

What do you do when your car breaks down and you’re stranded in the middle of nowhere? That’s right – you take your time visiting the local ruins. In this chapter, we pay a leisurely visit to the ancient city of Hieropolis, modern-day Pamukkale.

Springtime in Turkey – Part 12

Nothing beats a little dose of the unexpected while on holiday – it’s the only way you can really get to know a country and its people. After all, how else would we have gained insight into Turkey’s bureaucracy had we not had that awful car trouble? It also meant we had the chance to make one last excursion to Izmir.

Springtime in Turkey – Part 10

Would you know what to do if your car broke down in the middle of nowhere? Well I do, and today I’ll fill you in. I’ll also tell you about the very interesting excavation of Aphrodisias, which we visited before everything took a turn for the worse