London Calling – February 2025
Amongst the skyscrapers of the City of London nestles one of the most historic commercial buildings in the world. Out of bounds London Calling generally draws a line, and that
A misty history of Paleolithic Portugal – Chapter 3
Traders, raiders and invaders during the First Millenium BC This is a revision of an essay which was published in year 2021. Since then, notable advances in archaeological investigative techniques
The Algarve floods of 1894
The road-side flood marker as you descend the hill on the approach to Mértola from the south shows a scarcely believable record of the events in the valley of the
A misty history of Paleolithic Portugal – Chapter 2
This is a revision of an essay which was published in year 2021. Since then, notable advances in archaeological investigative techniques have been made due to improvement in both the
A misty history of Paleolithic Portugal – Chapter 1
This is a revision of an essay which was published in year 2021. Since then, notable advances in archaeological investigative techniques have been made due to improvement in both the
Archaeology: Excavations at a new Roman site in Faro
One of the biggest surprises was the discovery of part of a beautiful mosaic On Tuesday, February 4, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by archaeologists Ana
How Julius Caesar shaped the new year
“Veni, Vidi, Vici.” “I came, I saw, I conquered.” These famous words, spoken by Julius Caesar, embody the spirit of bold and decisive action. As we step into the new
Algarve History Association’s upcoming events
Algarve historian Peter Booker will discuss the role of the Templars The Algarve History Association (AHA) will be holding a presentation at the end of the month on the reconquest
The unsung hero of the Carnation Revolution
Accounts of the Revolution rightly stress the outstanding roles played by: Captain Salgueiro Maia; General António Spínola, General Francisco da Costa Gomes; General Ramalho Eanes; Mário Soares. Some point out
London Calling December 2024: Amazing tales
Once again, London Calling has returned to expert on all things London, Colin Bainbridge, for some amazing tales of London town … Please enjoy! Barnes Cemetery In the Borough