The True Cleopatra’s Palace

TR20Tidbit: Cleopatra’s Palace  20 years of raiding! Small Update: If you go to this enlightening article by the famed Smithsonian, you will understand that the discovery of the palace in my article was the discovery of Goddio not exploitation of another archaeologists’ work. It is this discovery that Goddio is credited for in the Smithsonian article as well as mine.  Read this part “Underwater Palaces” of … Continue reading The True Cleopatra’s Palace

The Real Semerkhet! TR4 in celebration of the 20th anniversary

20 years of raiding!     Hello, Tomb Raider fans! I am back from a most mountainous adventure that I may share at a later date! Let me just say, it was a double ice axe ice climbing crampon type of adventure that took me 10,188’ up the side of a mountain! Mt Rainier to be exact! LOVE! However, now I must concentrate on the … Continue reading The Real Semerkhet! TR4 in celebration of the 20th anniversary

[New] My Experience with Endurance Mode

  Most of you may have heard about the latest DLC from “Rise of the Tomb Raider” called “Endurance Mode” which you access through “Expeditions” I went away on a vacation, and when I returned, I discovered it had been launched. I was not too sure about this method of gameplay, for I had heard mixed reviews about it. Some said it was a new … Continue reading [New] My Experience with Endurance Mode

Byzantine Art History 20th Anniversary Celebration!

20 years of raiding! The game series Tomb Raider is getting ready to enter into its 20th anniversary. Of course, I wanted to write a piece in celebration of that anniversary by defining the artwork found in the latest game. The new game Rise of the Tomb Raider shows off some outstanding artwork. Specifically, Byzantine-inspired designs. These distinctive art forms are seen throughout in the … Continue reading Byzantine Art History 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Rise’s Baba Yaga DLC Update (spoilers/historical)

Crystal Dynamics! Baba Yaga Trailer UPDATE: Some Spoilers READ MORE ABOUT THE DLC DETAILS: You can learn all about the details of the latest DLC at the Xbox site. Rather than copying and pasting the entire page of info, I am offering a link. Most of it I have already added, but this goes into more depth about the add-on and various features. THE DETAILS  Glad … Continue reading Rise’s Baba Yaga DLC Update (spoilers/historical)

Kitezh: A Legend With Tangible Roots!(Spoilers) 20th Celebration

20 years of raiding! Please note that his article belongs to a series in celebration of the forthcoming 20th anniversary of Tomb Raider. By now we know that Lara goes to Siberia in pursuit of the lost city of Kitezh (Russian: Ки́теж)  However, did you know that the actual Lake Svetloyar where the city is supposedly located is not in Siberia but western Russia? It is … Continue reading Kitezh: A Legend With Tangible Roots!(Spoilers) 20th Celebration

Authentic Artefact: Paiza (Spoilers)

Before We Begin .. . My Dear Readers! Here is the reason I post Spoiler Warnings. It is all with you in mind!  It is out of direct courtesy I post my spoiler tags in order “Not” to spoil the game for anyone who has not played it. I also do not like writing generic reviews free of the meat of the story. Too many times I have written … Continue reading Authentic Artefact: Paiza (Spoilers)

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My Interview with Earl Baylon!

  Ladies and gentlemen I have recently had the pleasure of interviewing the talented and kind actor  (Earl Baylon) who brought Jonah to life in the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider and again in Rise of the Tomb Raider.  Earl has brought Jonah into our hearts and shown him to be a strong, loyal friend to Lara, who would follow her anywhere. I would say he … Continue reading My Interview with Earl Baylon!

My Rise of the Tomb Raider Completion Review (SPOILERS) Video Added!

Hello again! This is another spoiler extravaganza! I have just beaten the game, and I wanted to do it fast in order to get this review written. That said, I intend to flesh this out more later. It is late now and I am going to bed. I have a ton of images from the game. I am adding to this article later. I am also … Continue reading My Rise of the Tomb Raider Completion Review (SPOILERS) Video Added!

Next Article: The Maya Tulum Ruins,Quintana Roo, Mexico

 Tomb Raider 20 Tid Bit In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Tomb Raider, I am adding a new section to my fansite called Tomb Raider 20 Tid Bit. I decided to re-blog this article I wrote when I explored the ruins of Tulum. Look for the first article for Tomb Raider 20 Tid Bit in about a week. For now, enjoy the article.    … Continue reading Next Article: The Maya Tulum Ruins,Quintana Roo, Mexico