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The Story of Our Logo
Hidden History Travel’s logo is certainly unique, distinctive and instantly recognisable, just as a strong logo should be. But, like history itself, its meaning runs […]
Libya
A rewarding destination The recent war has interrupted travel to Libya, but hopefully visitors will be returning soon to this most rewarding of destinations for […]
Syria & Lebanon
A rich and spectacular heritage Syria and Lebanon have a rich and spectacular heritage, with some of the oldest and most important archaeological sites in […]
Croatia
A wealth of historic treasures Now is an exciting time for the archaeology of southeast Europe, as the region opens up after the Cold War […]
Cyprus
Rich and significant archaeology In recognition of the charms of Cyprus, the ancient Greeks placed here the birth of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, and this […]
Malta
Small Island, Big Heritage The magnificent harbours and central Mediterranean location of Malta have attracted seafarers, traders and imperialists throughout history, resulting in a lively […]
Stonehenge and Wessex
The cradle of England The region of Wessex covers most of south-western England and contains much of Britain’s richest archaeology. In fact Wessex is regarded, […]
Orkney and Shetland
Celtic heritage mixed with a Scandinavian feel The Northern Isles of Scotland contain some of the best archaeology Britain has to offer, and their remote […]
Hadrians Wall
Unique and significant Hadrian’s Wall is the finest surviving frontier work from the whole Roman Empire, and the only one to be built as a […]
The Cycladic Islands
Fascinating connections to the wider ancient world The Cycladic Islands are archaeologically important for the emergence of Europe’s first civilisation, and as a continuing link […]
Athens and the Peloponnese
Cradle of Civilisation Greece provides a seemingly endless encounter with famous places, great names and historical events – a wealth of archaeology which today constitutes […]
Crete
A wonderful itinerary of impressive ruins As the largest of the Greek islands, Crete’s size and position has long ensured its role in the maritime […]
Pompeii and Campania
Outstanding archaeology The outstanding archaeology of the Naples region preserves an unusually complete and vivid picture of life and society in ancient times. The eruption […]
Sicily
A rich and uniquely Sicilian heritage This large island, poised off the toe of Italy, was ancient Rome’s first stepping stone to overseas conquest. But […]
The Discobolus
The discus-thrower (Gk. discobolus) has become the iconic image of the Olympic Games, and a fantastic representation of the athletic ideal. The original Greek statue […]
Venus Figurines
This article briefly looks at female representation from Palaeolithic to Classical times, with a Mediterranean focus. It aims to highlight important examples and the general […]
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