The Richard Rodgers Theatre is the home of Hamilton in New York City.

Beyond the musical on an Alexander Hamilton walking tour of Manhattan

An Alexander Hamilton-themed walking tour of Manhattan’s Financial District offers more insight into Hamilton’s life than Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Broadway musical. Key Alexander Hamilton sites in New York City The Trinity Church graveyard. The Museum of American Finance in the Bank of New York building. Federal…
The Giant Ned Kelly in Glenrowan, Victoria.

On the Ned Kelly trail in Victoria’s High Country

Explore the Ned Kelly trail in Victoria's High Country, visiting historical sites like the Beechworth courthouse and the infamous siege location of Glenrowan. The Stringybark Creek campground in the Wombat Ranges It is fitting that the crucial twist in the most Australian of stories took…
Chocolate brownies.

Five things I learned this week – 23 June 2025

Airport hotels, chocolate brownies, the Ark of the Covenant, the White Stripes and an annoyingly long fact check on the flag of Belize feature in this week’s slightly interesting discoveries. Hilton’s claim to the first airport hotel is complete nonsense The Hilton chain has long…
The Terrace of the Lions on Delos, Greece.

Where are the original lions of Delos?

The lions on the Terrace of the Lions, Delos, are replicas. However, it is possible to see the originals nearby. What is the Terrace of the Lions? The Terrace of the Lions is one of the most photographed landmarks on the Greek island of Delos.…
The Theatre of Dionysus in Athens. Greece.

Theatre of Dionysus: what first-time visitors need to know

How to plan a visit to the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens. This visitor guide, updated in January 2026, covers access, times, ticketing, and what to expect in the birthplace of drama. Theatre of Dionysus: History and overview The Theatre of Dionysus (or Dionysos Eleuthereus)…