My First Month in Copenhagen

Hej! For the second semester of my 3rd year I decided to go to Copenhagen, Denmark. Here are a few details of my new ‘Copenhagen life’, based on the questions that have been most commonly asked by my family and friends.        Q: What’s the city like? Copenhagen is one of my favourite…

An Archaeological Field Report- ZC’18

Field Report: Archaeological Field Excavations in Zorita Castle – July 1st-19th, 2018 By: Gabby Richardson History of Zorita Castle Located in the small village of Zorita de los Canes, Zorita Castle was an occupied functioning medieval fortress from the 9th to 15th century. Using stonework looted from the Visigoth Recopolis nearby, Zorita Castle was built…

“The Dig”

In July of 2018, I was lucky enough to participate in an archaeological dig with ArchaeoSpain. It took place in the small town of Zorita de los Canes, home to only 90 people. So what drew in a crew of 9 volunteer archaeology students? The medieval structure, sitting atop this small town, the most beautiful…

I’m Back

Well, it sure has been a while. Looks like I left everyone hanging after my post about My First Month in Copenhagen, along with a brief gallery of Superkilen park. But yes, after a few months, I have returned home and to the blog. My exchange semester in Copenhagen was certainly one of the most…