Orkney holds Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Stones of Stenness …
Greig Santos-Buch
Greig Santos-Buch
Greig Santos-Buch is a passionate traveler and history enthusiast with adventures spanning over 25 countries. His intrigue centers on the rich Viking history of Scandinavia and and their forays into the British Isles, ancient Greek and Roman culture, along with a deep respect for the Neolithic and Celtic cultures across Europe. When not tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations at ruins and archaeological sites, Greig combines his historical quests with enological exploration. He aims to bridge the past with the present by visiting wine regions steeped in history, where vines grow not far from or even on top of ancient battlefields. In addition to his travels, Greig also plays a key role as a managing partner and writer at Winetraveler.com, where he shares his passion for combining the worlds of wine and history with fellow enthusiasts.
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After 21 seasons the Ness of Brodgar excavation ended in 2024 and the trenches …
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Norsemen broke into Maeshowe in the twelfth century and left around thirty runic inscriptions …
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A storm in 1850 uncovered eight Neolithic houses on Orkney with stone dressers, beds …
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Assos gave us the word sarcophagus and housed Aristotle for three years. The archaic …
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Troy and Gallipoli sit on opposite sides of the Dardanelles, 30 minutes apart. The …
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Scandinavia
Suomenlinna, Bronze Age Cairns and Finland’s Quiet History
By Greig Santos-Buch 116 ViewsFinland’s most underrated historical sites: the Bronze Age cairns of Sammallahdenmaki, the Suomenlinna sea …
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Scandinavia
Iceland’s Historic Sites: Thingvellir, the Sagas and the Golden Circle’s Deep History
By Greig Santos-Buch 113 ViewsIceland’s key historical sites: Thingvellir and the world’s oldest parliament, the Reykjavik Settlement Exhibition, …
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Scandinavia
Norway’s Viking Sites: Why the Oslo Ships Are Closed Until 2027, and Where to Go Instead
By Greig Santos-Buch 134 ViewsNorway’s best historical sites: why the Oslo Viking ships are closed until 2027 and …
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Scandinavia
Sweden’s Viking Sites: Birka, the Royal Mounds and Visby’s Medieval Wall
By Greig Santos-Buch 136 ViewsThe best historical and Viking sites in Sweden: Birka island, the royal mounds at …