Mark Ziese

August 1, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, History & Archaeology

The Ngalawa: Zanzibar’s Ancient Mango-Wood Workboat

Mark Ziese

August 1, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, History & Archaeology

Discover the Ngalawa, Zanzibar's traditional outrigger boat. Learn how these 1,000-year-old designs are a combination of locally sourced wood.

Mark Ziese

July 29, 2025

Exploring Tanzania

Scent of the Islands: A Day on a Zanzibar Spice Tour

Mark Ziese

July 29, 2025

Exploring Tanzania

Discover why Zanzibar is the "Spice Island." Explore lush plantations, taste exotic fruits, and learn the history of cloves on an authentic Zanzibar Spice Tour.

Mark Ziese

July 28, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

The Government House of Thessaloniki: 2,000 Years of Power

Mark Ziese

July 28, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Explore the incredible history of Thessaloniki’s Government House. The spot where the modern building now stands has been a center of power and governance for more than 2,000 years.

Mark Ziese

July 26, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Ostrich Gangs: Why Young Males Stick Together

Mark Ziese

July 26, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover why juvenile male ostriches form bachelor groups on the Serengeti and learn about our 2027 safaris.

Mark Ziese

July 22, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Elephants on Parade: Why they Gather at the Tarangire River

Mark Ziese

July 22, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Witness the massive elephant migration at the Tarangire River! Learn why thousands of giants gather here and join our priority list for 2027 safari reservations.

Mark Ziese

July 20, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Why the Superb Starling is Superb

Mark Ziese

July 20, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the iridescent beauty of the Superb Starling at Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Mark Ziese

July 18, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Common Warthog: He’s got Chops

Mark Ziese

July 18, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Learn why the Common Warthog (Pumbaa) is the ultimate survivor of the African savanna. From "antenna" tails to "prayer" grazing, discover these quirky icons.

Mark Ziese

July 17, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Kongoni: Africa’s Unique “Deer Beast”

Mark Ziese

July 17, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the Hartebeest, Africa's unique "deer beast." Learn about its speed, distinctive horns, and why it's called a Kongoni in Swahili.

Mark Ziese

July 16, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Queens of the Caldera: Lionesses of Ngorongoro

Mark Ziese

July 16, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the unique lives of the lionesses in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater. Learn why these apex predators are the permanent rulers of the caldera.

Mark Ziese

July 14, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Alexander and his Horse on the Thessaloniki Waterfront

Mark Ziese

July 14, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Understand that every hero needs a legendary companion, and for Alexander the Great, that was Bucephalus. More than just a warhorse, Bucephalus was a symbol of Alexander’s early genius and his relentless drive.

Mark Ziese

July 13, 2025

Exploring Tanzania

Going on Safari: Stretching for the Flight

Mark Ziese

July 13, 2025

Exploring Tanzania

Stretching out for our flight to Kilimanjaro and the start to another safari.

Mark Ziese

July 7, 2025

Exploring Greece, Apostle Paul, History & Archaeology

Dating Paul: An Acts Anchor

Mark Ziese

July 7, 2025

Exploring Greece, Apostle Paul, History & Archaeology

The Gallio Inscription, found at the site of Delphi, not only suggests the historicity of the book of Acts, but a point in time to anchor the narrative. Check out this video from the Delphi Archaeological Museum in Greece.

Mark Ziese

July 2, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Wildebeests of the Ngorongoro Crater: Why they Never Leave

Mark Ziese

July 2, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover why the wildebeests of the Ngorongoro Crater don't join the Great Migration. Learn about this unique resident population and their life inside the world's largest caldera.

Mark Ziese

June 30, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Walking in the Footsteps of Kings and Apostles: Owensboro Christian Church at the Theater of Philippi

Mark Ziese

June 30, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Follow Owensboro Christian Church to the 4th-century Theater of Philippi in Greece! Discover the history of Philip II and see where the Apostle Paul walked as we explore the place where faith begins.

Mark Ziese

June 30, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Nafplion: Port of the Wine-Dark Sea

Mark Ziese

June 30, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

The Port of Nafplion serves as a breathtaking gateway to the Peloponnese of Greece, blending myth and history with one of the most picturesque waterfronts in Greece.

Mark Ziese

June 30, 2025

Exploring Greece

Independence Day is a Double-Barreled Party in Greece

Mark Ziese

June 30, 2025

Exploring Greece

Witness how Independence Day (March 25th) in Greece is a double-barreled celebration that turns the entire country into a party.

Mark Ziese

June 26, 2025

Exploring Greece, An Archaeologist's Rig

An Archaeologist’s Rig (part 47)

Mark Ziese

June 26, 2025

Exploring Greece, An Archaeologist's Rig

This vision of an archaeologist's rig came to me at the Oracle of Delphi, Greece.

Mark Ziese

June 25, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Reaching the Mountain Palace of Philip II at Vergina is a Hike

Mark Ziese

June 25, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

See why reaching the palace of Philip II at Vergina is a hike.

Mark Ziese

June 23, 2025

Exploring Greece

Behind Alexander in Thessaloniki

Mark Ziese

June 23, 2025

Exploring Greece

Discover the Alexander the Great statue in Thessaloniki! Learn about its 36-foot height, sculptor Evangelos Moustakas, and where to find it on the waterfront.

Mark Ziese

June 22, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Thessaloniki’s Iconic Landmark: OCC at the White Tower

Mark Ziese

June 22, 2025

Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology

Join Owensboro Christian Church at the White Tower in Thessaloniki. Discover the history of Northern Greece and book your spot for our 2026 Biblical land tours and cruises.