Intrigue and Seduction in Courland: the Strange, Brief Reign of Duke Maurice
"It is interesting to imagine how Europe may have changed had Maurice controlled his libido more effectively."Continue Reading →
DB Under the Radar: Ķemeri, Latvia
"Its medicinal water attracted thousands of tourists from all over the Russian Empire, thereby warranting the town a direct train line to Moscow"Continue Reading →
A Western Latvian Road Trip through an Ideological Lens
"Priekule has one of the largest cow herds in the region. In 1976 the average yield from cattle reached 3,710 kg..."Continue Reading →
When the Capital of Latvia Was a Ship Called Saratov
From 7th January-8th July, a period of six months, the Latvian government was based in Liepāja.Continue Reading →
Latvia's Hidden Viking Heritage: the Lost City of Seeburg
If you visit Grobiņa nowadays, you will see almost no signs of the past settlement.Continue Reading →