Visit Monte Circeo near Rome, identified since antiquity as Circe’s island of Aeaea: the …
Emily MacArthur
Emily MacArthur
Emily MacArthur is a contributing writer for PastPathways.com, where she brings ancient civilizations to life through in-depth travel features that explore the enduring legacy of the world’s most fascinating historic sites. With a background in classical studies and a deep appreciation for archaeology, Emily believes that understanding ancient history not only sharpens our perspective on the present—it also makes travel infinitely more meaningful. When she’s not tracing Roman roads or deciphering the past through ruins, Emily wears her other hat as a certified wine expert. She also contributes regularly to Winetraveler.com, offering travelers practical advice and curated itineraries that blend wine regions with cultural heritage. Her writing is where history and hospitality meet, providing inspiration for those who want to experience the richness of the past—glass in hand.
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Italy
Li Galli: The Sirens’ Islands off the Amalfi Coast, and How to See Them
By Emily MacArthur 259 ViewsVisit the Sirens’ islands of Li Galli on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, where Odysseus was …
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Sicily
Aeolian Islands Guide: Stromboli’s Eruptions, Vulcano and the Islands of the Wind God
By Emily MacArthur 249 ViewsVisit the Aeolian Islands, home of the Odyssey’s wind-god Aeolus: Stromboli, Vulcano and Lipari, …
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Sicily
Sicily’s Cyclops Coast: Etna, Aci Trezza and the Rocks Polyphemus Threw
By Emily MacArthur 303 ViewsVisit Sicily’s Cyclops Coast: where Odysseus blinded Polyphemus, the Faraglioni dei Ciclopi at Aci …
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Turkey
Troy in Turkey: What’s Actually Left of Homer’s City, and Which Layer Was the War
By Emily MacArthur 291 ViewsVisit Troy in Turkey, where Odysseus’s journey begins: the cited history of Hisarlik, what …
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Greece
Odyssey Locations You Can Actually Visit: Mapping Homer’s Route Across the Mediterranean
By Emily MacArthur 591 ViewsFollow in Odysseus’s footsteps across the Mediterranean: where scholars place every stop of Homer’s …
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United Kingdom
Tower of London: How to Beat the Crown Jewels Queue and See the Ceremony of the Keys
By Emily MacArthur 289 ViewsHow to visit the Tower of London: nearly 1,000 years of cited history, the …
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United Kingdom
Salisbury Cathedral: The Best-Preserved Magna Carta and Britain’s Tallest Spire
By Emily MacArthur 235 ViewsVisit Salisbury Cathedral and its original 1215 Magna Carta: the cited history, Britain’s tallest …
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United Kingdom
Avebury Stone Circle: The Free, Uncrowded Alternative to Stonehenge
By Emily MacArthur 246 ViewsVisit Avebury, the world’s largest stone circle: its cited Neolithic history, the wider landscape …
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United Kingdom
Bath’s Roman Baths: Curse Tablets, Torchlit Evenings and How to Skip the Queue
By Emily MacArthur 253 ViewsVisit the Roman Baths in Bath: the real, cited history of Aquae Sulis and …