Mark Ziese

December 22, 2025

A Big Adventure on a Small Sambuk

Mark Ziese

December 22, 2025

Explore the Nile wetlands in the season of high water. Meet a family fishing for food and go for a ride in their small boats . . .

Mark Ziese

December 18, 2025

Exploring Tunisia

Tunisia: Thugga Skyline

Mark Ziese

December 18, 2025

Exploring Tunisia

Explore the stunning ruins of Dougga (ancient Thugga) in Tunisia. Discover the Mausoleum of Ateban and the Capitolium in what is known as the best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa . . .

Mark Ziese

December 17, 2025

Exploring Greece

Give 'em Greece for Christmas!

Mark Ziese

December 17, 2025

Exploring Greece

I'm thinking Greece in 2026 would make a good Christmas gift for somebody. Traveling with Dave Mullins is always a plus! Check out this opportunity . . .

Mark Ziese

December 16, 2025

Exploring Tunisia

The Mausoleum of Ateban: Cracking the Numidian Language

Mark Ziese

December 16, 2025

Exploring Tunisia

Discover the Mausoleum of Ateban in Dougga, Tunisia. Learn how a 2nd century BC bilingual inscription became the key to deciphering the extinct Numidian language . . .

Mark Ziese

December 15, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

Mark Ziese

December 15, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Soar 1,000 feet above the Valley of the Kings! Experience the breathtaking sunrise over Luxor’s ancient temples and fertile Nile farmlands on our hot air balloon adventure. . .

Mark Ziese

December 12, 2025

Exploring Türkiye

Pondering the Harbor Road, Ephesus

Mark Ziese

December 12, 2025

Exploring Türkiye

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

Tips for “Reading” Egyptian Temples

Mark Ziese

December 8, 2025

Exploring Egypt

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

Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Battle Against the Philistines

Mark Ziese

November 27, 2025

Exploring Egypt

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

United States

Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, Boston, 2025

Mark Ziese

November 22, 2025

United States

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

United States

Morning Trails and Evening Grace in Indiana

Mark Ziese

November 19, 2025

United States

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

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

Mark Ziese

November 12, 2025

Exploring Egypt

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

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

Mark Ziese

November 5, 2025

Exploring Egypt

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

The Hoopoe: The Bird of Kings and Wisdom

Mark Ziese

November 5, 2025

Exploring Egypt

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

Surprise Snowstorms: Following History to Sardis & Laodicea

Mark Ziese

October 31, 2025

Exploring Türkiye

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

The Facultative Nomad: Birdwatching in Tanzania

Mark Ziese

October 30, 2025

Exploring Tanzania

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