Author
Claire Beaumont
Claire Beaumont has a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Edinburgh and spent seven years directing excavations across the Mediterranean and the Middle East. She writes about the historical layers beneath the places travelers visit: ancient ruins, heritage sites, and the civilizations that built them.
198 articles
Articles
The Ruins of Chad: A Traveler’s Guide to Its Lost Cities
World Heritage Sites in Tonga: The Real List (So Far)
21 Historical Places in Singapore Worth Your Time
Ruins in Jordan Beyond Petra Worth Your Time
Historical Places in Micronesia, State by State
All 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland
18 Historical Places in New Zealand Worth the Detour
World Heritage Sites in Laos: All 4 UNESCO Sites (2026)
13 Ruins in Hungary Worth the Detour From Budapest
