Summer 2014
Travel to Mexico, Croatia, Morroco, Florence, Jordan, Syria, Italy, England, Uzbekistan and Myanmar
In this Issue...
Magic Myanmar (Burma)
Writer and broadcaster Caroline Courtauld describes the beauty and magic of Bagan, Myanmar
Hidden secrets of the Silk Road
Lying on the ancient Silk Road, there is much to see in Uzbeckistan, home to some of the greatest empires and civilisations in the ancient world
Interview with...William Dalrymple
Award winning writer, traveller, historian and self acclaimed Mehrauli goatherd chats about his books, his travels and the next adventure
Intrepid traveller...Gertrude Bell
Adventurer, spy, archaeologist and diplomat, Gertrude Bell was a woman ahead of her time. Read her extraordinary story
The Mysteries of Maya Architecture
Jim O'Kon encounters a range of exotic animals in deepest rainforest while exploring the style of Ruta Rio Bec
Art, intrigue and Artemisia
Jane Fortune, author of Invisible Women, Forgotten Artists of Florence, tells the story of a remarkable artist, Artemisia Genileschi
Syria: Heritage, history and horror
Dr Emma Cunliffe reports on the destruction of Syria's archaeological sites
The wonders of Petra
Archaeologist Ben Churcher explores the highlights of this 'rose red city half as old as time'
A weekend in...Marrakech
Some suggested hidden gems to visit when spending a long weekend in this marvellous ancient city
Plus...Chedworth Roman Villa celebrates two annivesaries, how the city of Split influenced renowned architect Robert Adams, the top crusader castles in the Middle East, and celebrating art in a Wiltshire garden. There are also art and archaeological news and exhibitions and a Dig Diary. A truly packed first edition with 132 pages to enjoy!
