Destination: History
At Destination: History we tackle interesting and fascinating places and take a stroll through the history behind them.
Episodes
Better 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/
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Music: Tegan Finlay
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How do you decide on a new calendar? And why is it always the Pope?
Related Destination: Winter Palace
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Music: Tegan Finlay
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Mount 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
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Come 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
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When 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 Archives
For links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website.
Music: Tegan Finlay
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Along 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 Abbey
If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website.
Music: Tegan Finlay
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Antarctica 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 pole
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Ever 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 | US
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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.com
Music: Tegan Finlay
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A quick little update to let you all know that I’ll be taking a little break. I’ll be back before too long.
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Explore 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 well
If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website.
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Get 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 Gallery
If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website.
Music: Tegan Finlay
👑 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 Abbey
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👑 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 Digression
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👑 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 Digression
New details revealed about th...
👑 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 Castle
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Today 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 Project
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Music: Tegan Finlay
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Get 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 website
Notting Hill and Portobello Rd episode
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Music: Tegan Finlay
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A 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
A Little Bit de Todo is a podcast about a little bit of everything, for curious minds...
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Thanks 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 website
Mentioned episodes:
Colosseum
Machu Picchu
Nazca Lines
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