Britain Travel
![The Psychology of Strongmen](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20200121-378tn.jpg)
The Psychology of Strongmen
We are seeing a global rise of strongmen leaders. We take a look at what make strongmen tick and why they gain followers.
![The Style that Went Around the World](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Neo-Gothictn.jpg)
The Style that Went Around the World
Most Gothic architecture was built in the 19th and 20th centuries when the medieval style underwent a global revival. Now, Gothic is trending again.
![The Rosetta Stone](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20190124-0534tn.jpg)
The Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone, which revolutionized the study of Egypt and ancient languages, continues to court controversy today.
![Versailles’ Checkered Legacy](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20190131-0531tn.jpg)
Versailles’ Checkered Legacy
Versailles has an image of lavish opulence under the Sun King, Louis XIV, but the palace also has a history of revolution and American ties.
![Gothic Architecture - Imagining Infinity](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20200120-869.jpg)
Gothic Architecture - Imagining Infinity
Gothic architecture has been called both magnificent and monstrous. We examine why.
![Translating the Bible](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Wycliffite-Bible-1300stn.jpg)
Translating the Bible
Millions of Christians will turn to the Bible this week to read the Christmas story in hundreds of languages.
![Ancient Silk Road Meets High Tech](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20200124-066tn.jpg)
Ancient Silk Road Meets High Tech
The International Dunhuang Project digitizes old documents, caves and artifacts to enable global study of Central Asian history.
![A Tale of Two Roman Cities](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20200126-891-tn.jpg)
A Tale of Two Roman Cities
The amphitheaters, military garrisons, forums, trade and craft shops of two Roman colonial cities have emerged from the dust.
![The Tower of London](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20190125-0550tn.jpg)
The Tower of London
The Tower of London, enduring symbol of the British monarchy, combines royal pageantry with warfare, court intrigue and executions.
![Din Tai Fung Sightings](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/rou20170407-140tn.jpg)
Din Tai Fung Sightings
Din Tai Fung restaurants' delicious takes on common Taiwanese foods, especially steamed dumplings, have brought a devoted global following.
![Britain and Greece’s Parthenon Dispute](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Parthenon-tn.jpg)
Britain and Greece’s Parthenon Dispute
What are the chances that two men from one family set off international disputes by carting off treasures from Greece and China?
![China’s Export Porcelain](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Hongbowltn.jpg)
China’s Export Porcelain
Chinese porcelain is durable and branded with its history, so it is used to trace China’s trade and cultural ties with other nations.
![Scaffolding the World](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Forbidden-City-scaffoldingtn.jpg)
Scaffolding the World
Finding a historical site shrouded in scaffolding is disappointing, but it is a valuable tool for preserving the world's heritage.
![London’s Best Food Market](https://hobblecreek.us/assets/images/Cheese-seller-in-Borough-Markettn.jpg)
London’s Best Food Market
Borough Market near London Bridge is one of the best foodie spots in London.