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Destination: HistoryI Digress: Loch Ness MonsterThe ultimate find would be to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Let’s find out about the various sightings and efforts to scientifically record this most elusive creature. Loch Ness Monster Centre - https://lochness.com Visit Inverness - https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/the-lochness-monster Urquhart CastleFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2024-05-1917 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Urquhart CastleBetter known as a great place to try and spot the Loch Ness Monster, Urquhart Castle actually has a pretty fascinating and full-on history. Listen up to find out.https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/urquhart-castle/If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2024-04-1414 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Gregorian CalendarHow do you decide on a new calendar? And why is it always the Pope?Related Destination: Winter PalaceFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2024-03-0308 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Mount AthosMount Athos is a most peculiar place with the ‘No Girls Allowed’ sign permanently up and enforced. If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2024-02-2517 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Easter IslandCome and discover the mystery that is the isolated outcrop of Easter Island. There’s plenty to uncover, let’s get stuck in.If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2024-02-1124 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: How to choose a new PopeWhen it’s time for a new Pope, how do they decide who get’s a turn? This digression will tell you everything you need to know. Vatican ArchivesFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2024-02-0408 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Kylemore AbbeyAlong a scenic lake a brilliant Abbey catches the eye, and with it’s history the interest of all who visit. Let’s dive into the fascinating history and inhabitants of Kylemore Abbey. Kylemore Abbey The Benedictine Nuns of Kylemore AbbeyIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2024-01-2822 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Antarctic TreatyAntarctica is one of the only places where people from all nations get along. There’s no fighting, no military, and no politics. It’s practically a utopia. And it’s all because of the Antarctic Treaty. Antarctic Treaty https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/antarct/anttrty.jsp Order hard copies https://www.ats.aq/e/key-documents.html Destination: South poleFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original2024-01-2111 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: South PoleEver wondered what the bottom of the world looked like? Not a whole lot as it turns out. And yet people were desperate to get down there and have a look around. This is the story of the South Pole. Scott’s Diaries: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/diaries/scottslastexpedition/category/chapter-xx-the-last-march/ Amundsen’s memoir ‘My Life as an Explorer’ UK | USIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generat...2024-01-1428 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: History is back!2024 is an exciting time as it sees the return of Destination: History. January will see new episodes released with some very exciting content to look forward to. Keep your earlobes peeled for all the excitement!To listen to all the exciting episodes that have come before then head on over to the website where you'll find images, links and more at destinationhistorypod.comMusic: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-12-3101 minDestination: HistoryThank you and I'll be back soonA quick little update to let you all know that I’ll be taking a little break. I’ll be back before too long. I also wanted to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to everyone who has listened to any destination or digression, it means so much that people find my little podcast enjoyable. If your podcast player allows you to, feel free to leave a review, it really does a lot in getting the podcast in front of new earholes. Or suggest the podcast to someone you know, they may love it. ...2023-06-1103 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Well of BarhoutExplore this intriguing natural formation that is surrounded by local folklore and discover, along with the experts, what was found at the bottom of this mysterious hole. Well of Barhout on Google Maps Footage of descending into the wellIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-06-0417 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Hadrian's WallGet excited for our latest adventure through time as we explore the length of Hadrian’s Wall, dipping into the history and significance of this magnificent archaeological remnant. Hadrian’s Wall Community Archaeology Project Tullie House Museum and Art GalleryIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-05-2130 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Stamps, coins and Royal Cyphers (Coronation Special 👑)👑 CORONATION SPECIAL 👑As our final Coronation Special episode, we’re royalling it up to delve into the fascinating world of stamps, coins and cyphers. Take 28 minutes out of your day to learn about royal faces on tiny treasures. Royal Mail Royal Mint Royal cyphers on letter boxes Westminster AbbeyFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-05-1428 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Westminster Abbey (Coronation Special 👑)👑 CORONATION SPECIAL 👑Every British coronation in recent memory has happened all in the same place. Listen and discover just how much Westminster Abbey is ingrained in British and Royal history. Westminster Abbey Floor layout of the Abbey Stone of Destiny Digression Coronation instruction manual DigressionIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-05-0738 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Liber Regalis, a coronation instruction manual (Coronation Special 👑)👑 CORONATION SPECIAL 👑Our latest Coronation special episode is on the Liber Regalis, a real life coronation instruction manual. And it’s a lot more complicated than it looks. So grab a cup of tea and get ready for a Royally good time! Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Order of Service text Coronation Oil Diamond Jubilee State coach Stone of Destiny DigressionNew details revealed about the coronationGuide to the Coronation's eventsFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination...2023-04-3035 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: The Stone of Destiny, a coronation stone (Coronation Special 👑)👑 CORONATION SPECIAL 👑The Stone of Destiny is a pretty famous crowning stone that has had quite the adventurous history, have a listen to find out all about it. Stone of Destiny Inveraray Castle Buckingham Palace Fitzwilliam Musem Royal Mile Edinburgh CastleFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-04-2324 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Eden ProjectToday we’ll walk through the Eden Project’s origins, its impact on conservation, and how it has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Eden ProjectIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-04-0927 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Paddington BearGet those marmalade sandwiches ready because we’re going to be talking about Paddington Bear and the legacy he’s still creating. Paddington’s Twitter account Paddington’s websiteNotting Hill and Portobello Rd episodeFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-04-0217 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: DerinkuyuA warren of tunnels that turns out to be big enough to fit an entire civilisation. What mystery do they hold? Have a listen to find out.If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-03-2626 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Huacas de MocheThanks to Dan for this brilliant suggestion of a Destination. The Huacas de Moche are still a mystery in many ways, but what we know about them gives us so much juicy knowledge about the Moche people. Huacas de Moche websiteMentioned episodes: Colosseum Machu Picchu Nazca LinesIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-03-1227 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Edda, Norse MythologyWe all know the Marvel version of Norse mythology, but what about the Scandinavian version? Well the Edda is where you want to look.Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology audiobook Myths and Legends PodcastEisriesenweltFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-03-0518 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Cave of CrystalsAn amazing discovery was found in Mexico. A cave filled with crystals. But how did they get down there? and are there more? Infante’s crystal cave footage Mineralogy Museum of Mexico Astro GalleryIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-02-2627 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Flevoland and Delta WorksThe Dutch are ridiculously good with water. The land in the middle of the Netherlands was under water not that long ago. But how did they manage it. Have a listen to find out. If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-02-1228 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Two PopesWhen a pope resigns, we end up with two living popes. Then the resigned pope dies, so we’re back to one pope. Could we be back to two popes in the near future? Only time will tell. A digression from the Vatican Archives. For links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-02-0523 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: The Mary RoseThe King’s favourite ship sitting at the bottom of the sea. But how did it get there? That's easy, it sank. The real question is: why did it sink? That’s the one we’re still asking. The Mary Rose Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 3D objects Virtual Mary RoseRaising of the Mary RoseIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-01-2938 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Avenue of SphinxesA whole avenue lined with Sphinxes? What could be more Egyptian? Let’s find out what it was used for.If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-01-1517 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Sarcophagi at Notre DameTwo sarcophagi have been found underneath the great Notre Dame Cathedral. Let’s see what we can find out about the inhabitants. National Institute offical report in the original FrenchFor links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2023-01-0812 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: EisriesenweltToday’s episode’s focus is an ice cave up high in the middle of a mountain that is part of the Austrian Alps. The locals believed it to be the entrance to hell or the entrance to the land of the Ice Giants, which for some are probably the same thing. Let’s head on in to find out what it has to offer. Eisriesenwelt old photosEisriesenwelt Ice CaveIf you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Fi...2023-01-0119 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Shi ChengA perfectly preserved underwater city like no other. Let’s dive in to learn all about it.If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2022-12-1819 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Notre Dame - Part 2Still standing tall after such trauma, Notre Dame manages to bring people together in the best way possible. In our second part on the Great Dame we’ll discover the intricacies of its exterior and how the place is being put back together to meet a rather tight deadline.Notre Dame de Paris Friends of Notre Dame de Paris Hunchback of Notre Dame If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI g...2022-12-0437 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Notre Dame - Part 1A monument and place of faith that means a lot to a lot of people both in France and around the world. Notre Dame has been through a lot and still stands tall. With this first in a two-parter we’ll discover how Notre Dame came to be and just what’s going on in the inside.Notre Dame de Paris Friends of Notre Dame de Paris Hunchback of Notre Dame If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music...2022-11-2041 minDestination: HistoryDestination: History returns with a rebrandAfter a short leave of absence, Destination: History is back exploring exciting and fascinating places. First destination back airs next week, keep your earlobes peeled!For links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the newly designed Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*2022-11-1301 min
The Silent BattleGuest Interview with Chantelle Bryant Today, I will be interviewing Chantelle Bryant from Atlanta, GA. Chantelle has an autoimmune disease called Lupus. Today, she is going to share her raw and candid story about her journey with Lupus and how she manages her symptoms.2022-08-1027 min
Destination: HistoryI Digress: Henry Morgan: a pirate, a rumHenry Morgan was your typical pirate, swashbuckling and drowning in treasure. What did he do while he was a pirate? And what did he do after he stopped being a pirate? Let’s find out. Want to read some more about the pirate Henry Morgan? Bookshop.org has you covered. For the UK | For the US Want to see some visuals of Henry Morgan? Check out the YouTube playlist for some videos that go in depth. Don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website where you can find all this and more...2022-07-0311 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Port RoyalEver wanted to visit a pirate city? What about an underwater one? Port Royal was a pretty big pirate town in its day, but a natural disaster was its undoing. Check out some of the awesome books for youngsters, over at Gnome Road Publishing. And thanks to them for suggesting an underwater destination. Want to read some more about Port Royal? Bookshop.org has you covered. For the UK | For the US Want to see some visuals of Port Royal? Check out the YouTube playlist for some videos that go in depth.2022-06-2626 min
Destination: HistoryDestination: Berlin WallCome along as we find out why the Berlin Wall was built in the first place, what it took to bring it down, and the reason so many attempted to get to the other side.The Berlin Wall Memorial Want to read some more about the Berlin Wall? Bookshop.org has you covered. For the UK | For the US (There’s some great stuff in there for kids and teenagers as well). This episode was researched and co-written by Nick Alexander.Want to see some visuals of the Be...2022-06-1224 min