history

The Roman Odeon of Kos in the Dodecanese region is a fantastic historical site that dates back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries. The Romans built this odeon and other notable constructions, including the Gymnasium and the Roman baths. All these structures are situated east and west of the Casa Romana, a part of the Ancient Town, and several excavation areas surround them.

Free and Fascinating: A Day at the Roman Odeon of Kos – A Hidden Gem of the Dodecanese

Greece (category), Kos (category)
5 min read
01/03/202313/04/2024

The Pyramid of Caius Cestius is an ancient pyramid-shaped monument in the Testaccio neighborhood of Rome, Italy. It was built as a tomb for the Roman magistrate and priest Caius Cestius in 12 BC, during the reign of Emperor Augustus.

Pyramid of Caius Cestius: A Timeless Marvel in the Heart of Rome

Italy (category), Rome (category)
8 min read
24/02/202327/02/2024

Embark on a journey through time at the London Camera Museum, a unique and historical museum located in the heart of central London, right next door to the renowned British Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich history of cameras while savoring a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the accompanying coffee shop that takes over the ground floor.

London Calling for Camera Lovers: The Camera Museum Experience

London (category), Photography (category)
5 min read
19/02/202318/02/2025

Berlin is a city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural diversity. But one piece of design that often goes overlooked is the street lighting created by Albert Speer, Hitler's favorite architect. If you're looking to experience some of the city's lesser-known design pieces, you won't want to miss the Albert Speer street lights.

Albert Speer Street Lights Still Stand in Berlin

Berlin (category)
3 min read
14/02/202321/07/2024

Athens may divide opinions, but one thing's for sure: there's so much more to this city than meets the eye. When you venture beyond the regular tourist spots, you'll unearth hidden treasures that guidebooks rarely mention. And one of our favorite finds is the time-honored district of Anafiotika.

Anafiotika Unveiled: Discovering the Hidden Charms of Athens Beyond the Tourist Trail

Athens (category), Greece (category)
5 min read
04/02/202311/02/2024

Heidelberg Castle in Germany is home to a remarkable, unusual piece of history - the Heidelberg Tun. This massive wine barrel is one of a kind and has been a source of fascination and inspiration for hundreds of years.

Heidelberg Tun: The largest wine barrel in the world can be found in Germany

Germany (category), Heidelberg (category)
4 min read
25/01/202310/12/2023

The Flakturm is a former anti-aircraft tower used by the Nazis during World War II to defend Berlin from Allied bombings. If you are interested in the history of this place, Berlin Unterwelten offers tours of the structure, and it's extraordinary.

Our Favorite Places for the Best Views of Berlin From Above

Berlin (category)
8 min read
16/12/202230/05/2024

We saw the Wehrmacht Graffiti during a short trip to Copenhagen in the fall of 2022. We went to have a coffee in the Meatpacking District and had a location saved on our Google Maps. This was it.

Echoes of Occupation: Unveiling the Wehrmacht Graffiti in Copenhagen

Copenhagen (category), Denmark (category)
4 min read
15/11/202213/02/2025

If you have been to Tempelhof as often as we did, you already know an abandoned airplane is in the grass area next to one of the landing strips. We call it the abandoned Tempelhof Airplane, but its real name is N106TA if we can call this a name.

Tempelhof Airplane N106TA: A Forgotten Aerial Relic Revealed

Berlin (category)
4 min read
01/11/202209/07/2024

Athens is so unique that we cannot imagine any other city where you can find an ancient roman tomb inside a Zara store. We expected to stumble upon ruins in Athens since it’s a quintessential historical city. But not in a clothing store.

An Ancient Roman Tomb inside a Zara Store in Athens

Athens (category), Greece (category)
5 min read
07/09/202227/02/2024

We have been to Hamburg quite a few times, and we can easily describe it as our second favorite city in Germany. Because of all our visits, we decided it was time to put together a list of our favorite unusual things to see in Hamburg.

Five Great and Unusual Things to See in Hamburg

Hamburg (category)
6 min read
03/08/202218/07/2024

The Unholy relics of Nazi Germany is a half-hour documentary from the BBC. In the show, Jonathan Meades presents the role of urban planning and architecture in establishing the Nazi regime in Germany and how it helped perpetuate its hateful ideology.

Unholy Relics of Nazi Germany with Jonathan Meades

Germany (category)
4 min read
02/07/202225/03/2024

Even though Olga Benário Prestes was born in Bavaria, her legacy lives in Berlin today. The signs are spread around town, and we decided to write something about this German-Brazilian antifascist militant that was executed by Nazi Germany after being extradited from Brazil.

Olga Benário in Berlin: Unraveling Olga Benário’s Antifascist Journey

Berlin (category)
8 min read
05/05/202226/03/2025

The Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus, known in English as the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is a gorgeous brutalist church in Lisbon. This beautiful-looking church was built in the 1960s and is categorized as a national monument today.

Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus: A Brutalist Church in Lisbon

Lisbon (category), Portugal (category)
6 min read
19/04/202227/04/2024

Panoramapunkt: A visit to the viewing platform on Potsdamer Platz

Berlin (category)
5 min read
16/03/202228/12/2023

Before it became the Lager Koralle Bunker Complex, the goal was to build a naval academy in the outskirts of Berlin. But, after some test radio transmission, the Navy decided to change its plans and create what we would call the German Command of the Navy.

Exploring the Abandoned Lager Koralle

Berlin (category), Germany (category), Urbex (category)
9 min read
26/02/202202/03/2025

Crowned with a golden statue above it, the Berlin Victory Column is one of the city must see sights and destinations. And it also has one of our favorite panoramic views of Berlin!

Siegessäule: The Berlin Victory Column in the middle of Tiergarten

Berlin (category)
11 min read
19/02/202218/11/2024

If you like unusual facts about Berlin, this article is for you since our goal is to talk a bit about the Eiergasse, Berlin's shortest street. But, as it happens to many things, there is more to this street than its title.

Eiergasse is Berlin’s shortest street

Berlin (category)
4 min read
12/02/202228/12/2023

Milan for the Curious: Unique Places to Visit That Will Surprise You

Milano (category)
7 min read
14/01/202212/12/2024

We visited the Bauhaus Museum in Dessau back in the summer of 2021. During that trip, we visited Dresden, Leipzig, Halle and Dessau, and this museum was one of the most memorable parts. It was the first destination on our trip to celebrate the COVID-19 booster shot.

Design Meets History: A Visual Feast at Bauhaus Museum Dessau

Dessau (category), Germany (category)
6 min read
20/12/202119/01/2024

The Panathenaic Stadium is a must see tourist destination in Athens and a unique architectural destination since it's the only stadium in the world built entirely out of marble. But what makes this place stand out from everything that we saw in Greece is that this place is where the first modern Olympics Games were hosted back in 1896.

The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens: A visit to the Marble Stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics

Athens (category), Greece (category)
8 min read
15/12/202124/07/2024