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Greetings, I'm Rowan, a history enthusiast and travel writer. I bring the past to life through detailed historical accounts and immersive travelogues, inviting you on a journey through time and place.

Come Over for Pork & Sauerkraut: A Taste of 18th-Century European Gatherings

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Come Over for Pork & Sauerkraut: A Taste of 18th-Century European Gatherings

Hello fellow history enthusiasts! It’s Rowan here. You know, after spending years immersed in the archives, poring over dusty manuscripts from the 18th century, I’ve come to realize that history isn’t just found in grand pronouncements and battles. It’s also in the everyday, in the food people ate and the way they came together. Lately, … Read more

Galway’s Past Revealed: A Powerful Ruler’s Ringfort Unearthed

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Galway's Past Revealed: A Powerful Ruler's Ringfort Unearthed

As a historian, I’m always thrilled to hear about new discoveries that shed light on past societies. Recently, an archaeological find in Galway, Ireland, has captured my attention – the unearthing of a ringfort believed to belong to a powerful Irish ruler from the early medieval period. This discovery isn’t just about finding old stones; … Read more