York, England

Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Behind the walls of York, along with a flourishing town, are 2,000 years of Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage.  Known as "an archaeologists delight," the treasure trove of York began as a massive fortress housing 5,600 Roman soldiers.  A thousand years ago, Vikings scaled the Roman walls and built enormous oak structures.  During the reign of Richard III, new churches, shops and houses lined the paved lanes.  Today, the bulk of the town's history of soil and construction, but unearthed fragments and fascinating recreations offer a window to a long and picturesque history.