Category: Literature and Travel
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At the height of Greek theatre: the Asklepieion of Epidaurus
At this ancient Greek theatre, dusty mountains and open skies formed the backdrop for plays that have endured for millennia. How I travelled to the Theatre of Epidaurus We’re fans of travelling to famous places in literature, like Elsinore Castle featured in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. But imagine visiting the ancient Greek theatre that arguably gave rise to the tradition we…
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How to visit Hamlet’s Castle
This is where Hamlet’s “antic disposition” actually took place — a grand castle near Copenhagen. Today, visitors are still welcome to visit Hamlet’s castle. Hamlet’s home in Elsinore Castle If you’ve been reading our Techne blogposts, you’ll know that we are a fan of how-to guides. We also love writing what we know. And we…