Four destinations for students of history
Student discount airfares are a great help for students wanting to travel to see, first-hand, the places where great historical events took place. The excitement of visiting such places breathes life into the study of history, which can sometimes be a boring subject. To help them enjoy mixing their studies with a first experience of overseas travel, here are six destinations that combine history with adventure.
Athens – the capital of Greece
It is very interesting to learn the story of how Athens grew to be the centre of a world of politics, mythology, philosophy and architecture. Sites such as the Arch of Hadrian, Pnyx, Kerameikos, Agora and Acropolis are incredible when you are actually standing there, taking in the story of their places in history.
Egypt – ancient civilisation and modern political power
Ancient Egypt was one of the first of the world’s great civilisations. On the banks of the River Nile students can explore the city of Cairo, which was founded in 969 AD and discover for themselves the timeless beauty of the Sphinx and the Pyramids.
Rome – ancient home of modern culture
The bustling city of Rome is combines both ancient modern cultures, preserving the architecture and artworks of ancient times along with a vibrant modern atmosphere. Students of history can visit temples and churches and admire stunning artwork, statues and murals from the age of enlightenment, the Romantic period, the Renaissance, the Baroque period and the Middle Ages, not to mention Roman.
Turkey
Turkey was once a part of the Roman Empire, which lasted for over 1,000 years, in spite of constant attack by its enemies. Visiting Turkey assists the student to see how cultural influences from the distant past helped in the formation of western civilisation.
These cities form the basis of modern European civilisation. Students of history may find themselves visiting any one of these destinations many times to discover new works of art and cultural artefacts.