Category: Culture and History

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  An Apiary on Malta’s Xemxija Heritage Trail

  Since ancient times, the Mediterranean island of Malta has been renowned for its splendid honey. There’s even some speculation that the country’s name has its origins in honey. The ancient Greeks, for example, referred to Malta as “Melite” (Μελίτη), which translates to “honey sweet.” And during the Roman period, the island was called “Melita.” In…

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  Armenia, a Land of Lavash

  We took the night train from Tbilisi to Yerevan. Arriving in Armenia 11 hours later, we were feeling disoriented, groggy, and ravenous. When Shawn and I chanced upon some ladies baking lavash flatbread inside a restaurant next to our apartment, we immediately perked up. Sensing our curiosity about the baking process, an employee motioned for…

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  Brač, Croatia: Hunting for Hercules in a Roman Quarry

  For nearly 2,000 years, limestone has been extracted from quarries on the Croatian island of Brač. In the 3rd century, laborers used this dazzling white stone to build the palace of Emperor Diocletian in the city of Split. During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Brač limestone was used to construct the Saint James Cathedral…

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  The Windows of Arles, France

  The southern French city of Arles has ties to the Ancient Romans and Van Gogh. It’s also home to some enchanting windows.

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  Shades of Blue: Capturing the Island of Malta in Azure & Indigo

  The Mediterranean island of Malta is awash in color. But its blue details might be the most captivating of them all.

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  A Sanctuary for the Lovable and Threatened Donkeys of Split, Croatia

  Volunteers in the coastal city of Split, Croatia are dedicated to saving the country’s remaining donkey population.