Alex A
Traveller, writer and history buff. You can usually find me in coffee shop somewhere in Europe.
Articles by Alex A:
The oldest school in the world was founded between 143-141 BC during the rule of the Han Dynasty in Chengdu, China, and is still in use today
In Medieval times orphanages had “foundling wheels” where abandoned babies could be left to be taken care of
The fascinating life of the “Worst Poet” in the world who dubbed himself as “The Queen’s Poet”
These rare photos show the Real Cowgirls of the American West
Ancient temple in Rome where Julius Caesar was killed is now a stray cat-sanctuary
Prague Castle enters record books as largest ancient castle in the world
The Sæbø sword is an early 9th-century Viking sword with a Swastika Inscription
Bertrand Chiado in Portugal is officially the oldest bookshop in the world that is still working
Alberobello- the Italian 16th century Hobbit town
That time Picasso gave the perfect answer to the Gestapo during WW2
