Mark Ziese

December 12, 2025

Exploring Türkiye, History & Archaeology

Pondering the Harbor Road, Ephesus

Mark Ziese

December 12, 2025

Exploring Türkiye, History & Archaeology

Did you know ancient Ephesus had street lights? Explore the Hellenistic Harbor Road and join our 2026 Türkiye archaeology tour. See the full itinerary here! . . .

Mark Ziese

December 8, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology, Travel Tips

Tips for “Reading” Egyptian Temples

Mark Ziese

December 8, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology, Travel Tips

Temples are a regular stop for travelers in Egypt. Here are five tips to improve your temple "reading" skills . . .

Mark Ziese

November 27, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Battle Against the Philistines

Mark Ziese

November 27, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Discover the history of Medinet Habu Temple and its famous reliefs of the Sea Peoples and Philistines. See how Ramesses III recorded his greatest victory . . .

Mark Ziese

November 22, 2025

Exploring USA

Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, Boston, 2025

Mark Ziese

November 22, 2025

Exploring USA

We are at the annual meeting of Society of Biblical Literature to discuss how professors, pastors, and academic institutions can benefit from doing study tours in the lands of the Bible . . .

Mark Ziese

November 19, 2025

Exploring USA

Morning Trails and Evening Grace in Indiana

Mark Ziese

November 19, 2025

Exploring USA

Experience a refreshing retreat at Turkey Run State Park while speaking at Sterling Christian Church. Follow along for morning hikes, lingering autumn colors, and a grateful stay in Veedersburg, Indiana.

Mark Ziese

November 15, 2025

Exploring Germany

The Global Reach of the Green and Gold

Mark Ziese

November 15, 2025

Exploring Germany

Proof that the Packers' Cheesehead fraternity spans the globe. Go Pack Go!

Mark Ziese

November 12, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

The Ptolemaic Sphinx at NMEC: A Fusion of Egypt and Greece

Mark Ziese

November 12, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Discover the stunning Ptolemaic sphinx at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). See how traditional Egyptian art met Greek style in Cairo . . .

Mark Ziese

November 11, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Reunion of Seminary Friends

Mark Ziese

November 11, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Catching up with Safaa and Mona Fahmi in Cairo to discuss the inspiring ministry and recent work of Christian Arabic Services (CAS). Learn more here.

Mark Ziese

November 10, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Good Catch! (Good Grief!)

Mark Ziese

November 10, 2025

Exploring Egypt

I didn't choose the superhero life; the camel-ride photographer chose it for me.

Mark Ziese

November 6, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Luxor's First TV (and Other Vintage Tech)

Mark Ziese

November 6, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Luxor's First TV (and Other Vintage Tech)

Mark Ziese

November 5, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Daily Life from the Time of Moses at the Tomb of Rekhmire

Mark Ziese

November 5, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Explore the Tomb of Rekhmire in the Theban Necropolis. See vivid 18th-century BC murals of brick-making that bring the world of Moses and the Exodus to life.

Mark Ziese

November 5, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Plants & Animals

The Hoopoe: The Bird of Kings and Wisdom

Mark Ziese

November 5, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Plants & Animals

Discover the Hoopoe (Hudhud) in Luxor. Explore its royal status in Ancient Egypt, biblical references, and its role as King Solomon’s messenger in folklore.

Mark Ziese

November 3, 2025

Exploring Germany

Flying the Boeing 747: Lufthansa and the Queen of the Skies

Mark Ziese

November 3, 2025

Exploring Germany

Discover why Lufthansa remains the world’s largest operator of passenger Boeing 747s and what happened to the 1,500 "Queens of the Skies" built since 1969.

Mark Ziese

October 31, 2025

Exploring Türkiye, History & Archaeology

Surprise Snowstorms: Following History to Sardis & Laodicea

Mark Ziese

October 31, 2025

Exploring Türkiye, History & Archaeology

From snowstorms in Laodicea to Cyrus the Great’s surprise winter march on Sardis, history is full of surprises. Join our Summer 2026 tour to Türkiye!

Mark Ziese

October 30, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Facultative Nomad: Birdwatching in Tanzania

Mark Ziese

October 30, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the unique habits of the Yellow-billed stork, the "facultative nomad" of Africa. Join our waitlist for 2027 Tanzania wildlife safaris.

Mark Ziese

October 29, 2025

Exploring Türkiye, History & Archaeology

Aristotle and Paul at Assos

Mark Ziese

October 29, 2025

Exploring Türkiye, History & Archaeology

Discover the Doric columns of Assos, Turkey. Follow the footsteps of Aristotle and the Apostle Paul on our 2026 Western Türkiye history tour.

Mark Ziese

October 28, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Ostrich Brain-to-Body Ratio: Wisdom, Job 39, and the Assfish

Mark Ziese

October 28, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Did you know an ostrich's brain weighs only 1.5 ounces? Explore the "wisdom" of the ostrich and join us on a Tanzanian safari to see them in person.

Mark Ziese

October 23, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Shade Seekers: The Social World of the Giraffe

Mark Ziese

October 23, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover how giraffes communicate through barks, chirps, and signals. Join our 2026 or 2027 Africa safari to see a "tower" of giraffes in the wild.

Mark Ziese

October 21, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Secret of Cheetah Tear Lines: Malar Stripes

Mark Ziese

October 21, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Why do cheetahs have tear lines? Learn how malar stripes reduce glare for these fast felines. Join us for a Central Serengeti safari adventure!

Mark Ziese

October 17, 2025

Exploring Italy, History & Archaeology

The Kneeling Atlas of Pompeii: Exploring the Ancient Odeon

Mark Ziese

October 17, 2025

Exploring Italy, History & Archaeology

Discover the Kneeling Atlas sculpture from Pompeii’s "Little Theater" (Odeon). Join our 2026 Italy tour to walk the ash-preserved streets of the Roman Empire.