John Ruler looks at how his love of Nord-Pas de Calais helped him discover a long-lost relative who perished in World War I.
Tag: history
One of the top three cross-Channel ports that received supplies and troops in World War I, Boulogne-sur-Mer still bears the scars today.
Author Philip Briggs explores these ancient stone circles, each one reminiscent of a miniature Stonehenge, which form one of Africa’s most enigmatic and intriguing archaeological relicts.
Uncover the international influences of Freetown’s past with our historical tour of the capital.
Transylvania is home to many impressive castles, palaces and fortresses. Here are eight of the best.
Bianca C is the Caribbean’s largest diveable shipwreck. Nicknamed ‘the Titanic of the Caribbean’, this wreck is an atmospheric and interesting dive.
Author Paul Crask explores enchanting Carriacou in the Southern Grenadines on foot, proving walking is the best method of transport around the island.
Author Tim Burford tells the story one of Uruguay’s most iconic symbols: the gaucho.
Western Kosovo is home to many traditional kullas. These stone towers are well-preserved and definitely worth a visit.
Nova Scotia is very rich in historical sites compared with much of North America.
James Sadler was a pioneer of flight in Britain.
Which royal visitors put Bath’s bathing on the map?
A churchyard in Gloucestershire hides a Roman masterpiece.
Africa has some magnificent centuries-old rock art — how many have you visited?
To this day, the ghost of Paul Holymard is said to still stalk to ruined walls of Moreton Corbet Castle.