Visiting the origin of the Olympics
Photos and history from Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic games in Greece. What was it like at the first Olympics?
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Visit Epidaurus and its amazing theatre
The stunning theatre at Epidaurus is the highlight, but there’s much more to this fascinating site.
The world’s symbol for liberty
How you can see Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Warning: the tickets go fast!
A challenge of a duel
Just past the border of Washington DC is a place where men used to go to settle their disputes. Two guns, one survivor. That was politics at its simplest.
The National Museum of Health and Medicine
This museum might have a boring name but it hides one of the most fascinating relics of US history. And hardly anybody knows it’s here!
Withstanding an earthquake
The city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ferrara in Italy is pretty tough. You won’t believe what it’s survived over the centuries!