Olivia Long

Born to a Scottish father and Chinese-British mother in Glasgow, Olivia developed a fascination with how different cultures build and interact with their environments. After earning her PhD in Anthropology from Edinburgh University, she moved to Arizona for a teaching position at the University of Arizona, where she balances academic research with her growing influence as a travel documentarian. Her blog began as field notes for students but evolved into a popular resource when her distinctive perspective on castle architecture—combining structural analysis with cultural context—attracted history enthusiasts and travelers seeking deeper understanding of historical sites.