London is an exciting city which has served as the setting in many children’s books. Reading a book or two before a visit will make sightsee...

This is a list of books for children with connections to Norway. They greatly enhance a Norwegian Geography Unit Study and compliment a trip...

Venice is a city which was once a world leader. There are many wonderful children’s books that are fun to read which will make Venice come a...

When the Roman Empire ruled forts were built all around the boarders. The Rhine and Danube Rivers were natural boundaries which required les...

The Roman Theatre in Verona, Italy was built during the 1st century. It sits on the edge of town just outside the river and city walls. Cl...

The Roman Arena in Verona, Italy was built in AD 30. It is the third largest arena of its kind. A ring rounds the entire structure und...

Ostia Antica is less than a one hour train ride from Rome. It was a port city, with around 50,000 residents, for the Roman Empire, until th...

Rome, Italy  The Colosseum is the large stadium where the Roman Gladiators once fought 1500 years ago.  Palatine Hill or Palace Hi...

The Vikings came from Norway. The Vikings put tremendous work into the carvings on the ships.  Viking burial chamber. Beautiful Viking wa...