Perfectly timed photo was perfectly timed!

Just looking through some of my old snaps and found these poorly shot photos of a griffon vulture flying over the ancient site of Lato in Crete (I had to grab my camera quickly so please excuse the poor quality). This bird was absolutely ginormous and immediately caught our

Walking up this trail to Lakones and onwards to the castle is where I fell head over heels in love with Greece.

On Discord recently we were discussing our favorite #RobinHood costumes from film and television. Naturally, I had to mention Michael Praed's look from #RobinOfSherwood .
The landmark adaptation that celebrates its 40th anniversary this month!!!

It was fantastic to talk to History Rage Podcast about the role of Chaplains in world war 2. I even sound like I know what I'm talking about. great job from Paul Bavill #OBS and Kyle Glover for making it easy. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk Royal Army Chaplains’ Department Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum : Faith In The Forces

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Chalke History Festival Back again with a new and improved version this year!

🎉 The wait is FINALLY over! 🎉

🎟️ Tickets are officially on sale NOW! 🎟️

Buy tickets here 👉 chalkefestival.com/tickets-pricin…

Secure your spot now and get ready for an unforgettable experience! ⚔️

#AmazingHistory #CHF2024 #HistoryLovers #SummerFestival #Wiltshire #FamilyFun

Living History photography.

'Ludotium is a Belgian association whose objective is to promote historical heritage through re-enactment and archaeological experimentation.

For more than ten years, they have been offering demonstrations and thematic workshops like beer

In this episode, the first of our Chalke History Festival Special Series, Jackson talks to Laura Bailey, Programme Director for Living History, performances, and experiences at Chalke History Festival all about what we can expect to see at the festival this year!

The Olympic torch arrived at the altar of the Acropolis last night for handover today to the Paris contingent. The relay journey is know in Greek as the 'Ολυμπιακή λαμπαδηδρομία' (lampadi dromía meaning literally 'torch road' or route.) #olympics2024 twitter.com/HellenicOlympi…

Historic Roman house set to reopen to public bbc.in/3UryvBR

A narrow street at the Bronze Age Minoan site of Gournia, Crete. Although the settlement dates to about 1550-1450 BCE, evidence from pottery finds have established that people had settled around the area as far back as 3000 BCE during the Neolithic period. 📷 My own.

We're thrilled to unveil our incredible lineup for the 2024 Chalke History Festival - it's our biggest & best yet! 🛩️

👀 Browse the 2024 programme here 👉chalkefestival.com/wp-content/upl…

Tickets go on general sale Monday April 22nd.

#AmazingHistory #CHF2024 #HistoryForAll

You rise each morning to a new day, a new world, which has to be created from scratch.

Each day is a brilliant improvisation with full orchestra — the light on the sea, the foliage, the stabbing cypresses, the silver spindrift olives.

— Lawrence Durrell

Corfu (Hege)

Today, we honour the #bicentenary from the great 🇬🇧 philhellene #LordByron ’s death on 19 April 1824.

The Greeks loved, and love, #Byron as no other philhellene, as no other poet. For all his failings, he followed his heart. And his heart led him to 🇬🇷.

For our 3rd year of going to the Chalke History Festival, we bought membership, so tickets booked! Excited for a week of history & can’t wait to listen to our fave & great historians including Ali Ansari, Tracy Borman, Dominic Sandbrook, Tom Holland, Dr Nicola Tallis and more!

📢 Membership Tickets On Sale Today! 🎟️

Sign up to become a member & get early access BEFORE tickets go on general sale on April 22! 👉 chalkefestival.com/memberships-an…

Reserve your seat today! 👏 Be part of the BIGGEST & BEST lineup EVER at Chalke History Festival! 🙌

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How medieval government worked: A petition from Walter Turk to Edward III asking if he can have his job back as warden of the royal mint and pointing out that he's already given the king several houses as a bribe. Cotton Ch XXIX 82. #medievaltwitter #hiddencollections