Destination: History

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The 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 Castle For links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Dest...

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/ 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 gener...

How do you decide on a new calendar? And why is it always the Pope? Related Destination: Winter Palace 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.*

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 ---------------- *Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 ---------------- *Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 ---------------- *Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 ---------------- *Not AI generat...

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 For links, images, references and more, don’t forge...

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 If you want to see more links, imag...

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 Finla...

A 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 t...

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 . Music: Tegan Finlay ---------------- *Not AI genera...

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 For links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website...

👑 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 If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destinati...

👑 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 the corona...

👑  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 For links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website . Music: Tegan Finlay ----------------...

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 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.*

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 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.*

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 ---------------- *Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website . Music: Te...

We 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 Podcast Eisriesenwelt 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.*

An 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 Gallery 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.*

The 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.*