If we’re going to travel through the past, you’ll need to acquaint yourself with some of the events we’ll witness. Otherwise, you could inadvertently create a paradox that results in neither one of us being born.
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Pompeii’s Villa of the Mysteries is an actual mystery, possibly showing a wine-drinking cult
It sounds like nonsense Pompeii’s marketing director would come up with — but the Villa of the Mysteries contains an actual hippie-laden mystery.
The victims of Pompeii share stories of their agonizing final moments
Pompeii is a city of living ghosts, even though most escaped. But those left behind have a wealth of tales to tell.
Michelangelo the jerk, and the the discovery that may solve the mystery of his “annoying graffiti”
This sounds completely made up, but it isn’t. A claim that a bit of graffiti was made by Michelangelo may actually be true, thanks to a recent discovery.
The Serpent Column of Delphi: melted, erased, engraved, sold, stolen, bashed & replaced
The Serpent Column in Delphi has the longest continuous history of any known object. And it’s certainly been through the wringer.
Pompeii Pygmies: The weirdest fresco in Ancient Rome
A bizarre image of little Pompeii pygmies, apparently attacking dinosaurs with a potato. What’s the story behind this bizarre fever dream?
The painted statues of Ancient Greece, hidden in a pit on the Acropolis
Did you know painted statues were the norm in the ancient world? Thanks to a bunch stashed in a pit, we’re able to get a peek at what they once looked like.
The Colossi of Memnon: The singing Egyptian statue, visited by a Roman Emperor after his boyfriend drowned in the Nile
I swear, I’m not making this up. The Romans really thought one of the Colossi of Memnon sang, and an Emperor really came here after his boyfriend drowned. Honest.
How to get to Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel: One of the most unique and exceptional spots in all of Egypt. Consisting of two temples built into the rock, this site was constructed by Ramesses II way back in the 13th Century BCE. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these monuments were cut into pieces back...
How to get to Philae Temple, without being left on the shore
Simply put, Philae is one of the most secluded and enchanting places I visited in all of Egypt. You'll visit many temples on a trip there, but most aren't anywhere close to being as well preserved as this site — and you definitely won't find another that's on an...
Which tombs to see in the Valley of the Kings
Ah, the Valley of the Kings. There's no place in all of Egypt where you can get such an overwhelming sense of connection to the past. Here, in the arid air, these magnificent tombs have been locked away from the ravages of time. You've probably heard the phrase "It...
7 easy ways to avoid Luxor scams
The hassle. That's what the locals call it. The Egyptian Hassle, the Luxor Hassle, the just plain old Hassle. Some call them "Luxor scams," but I'm only calling that for the purposes of this article, to help people find it. To me, a "scam" means selling you something...
Is the Luxor Pass worth it?
Is the Luxor Pass worth it? Well, it's not cheap. Even those who throw their wallets to the wind while on vacation may think twice about purchasing the Luxor Pass. After all, its priciest version will set you back $200. But those who've already read my article on...
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