Destination: History

When 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 origin...

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

A 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.*

Two 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 French 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.*

Today’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 photos Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave If you want to see more links, images and referenc...

A 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.*

Still 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 t...

A 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...

After 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.*

Henry 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. D...

Ever 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 Wa...

Come 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-writte...

Travelling through the Scottish highlands by train, what could be more magnificent? Travelling over an engineering marvel in a bespoke train could do it. Glenfinnan Visitor Centre Belmond Royal Scotsman | Itineraries Jacobite Steam Train Battle of Culloden episode Check out the Destination: History website for images and links to more cool things. ---------------- *Not AI generated. All content is...

This episode we find ourselves in Norway looking at some pretty awesome archaeological finds, that for a couple years are no longer available to the public. So sit down and prepare your ears because we’re going in. Viking Ship Museum Museum of the Viking Age Objects found with the Oseberg Ship If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History webs...

A chateau that looks like a medieval castle, functions as a hunting lodge and supposedly is so grand it could rival Versailles? Chambord is so much more! If you want to visit yourself then you want to check out the Chateau website . This image shows how the double helix stairs work. This video gives you an idea how you walk the stairs without meeting someone coming the other way. History Hit Podca...

We digress from The Battle of Culloden to discover the history of the kilt and how it went from the Swiss army knife of fabrics to a brightly coloured and patterned piece of clothing. How to wear a belted plaid: Andy the Highlander Fandabi Dozi Aye Tours Scotland For more extras like images, videos and references then check out the Destination: History website ---------------- *Not AI generated. A...

This week we once again find ourselves in the highlands of Scotland where we discover a piece of land that held a battle that while short in length was large in impact. Check out the Culloden Battlefield for yourself. If you would prefer to read about the destinations without all the other stuff then check us out over on medium . If you want all the other stuff, then you can’t go past the Destinat...

This destination we wander along the coast of one of the largest ship graveyards, aptly named ‘Skeleton Coast’. Make sure you check out the wonderful Jenny over on her podcast, Australian Histories Podcast , you'll definitely learn a lot. As always check us out on Medium . And don’t forget to have a look at all the good stuff on the Destination: History website . ---------------- *Not AI gene...

Ever wondered how Cadbury got to where it is today? Then you’re certainly in the right place. See how a world renowned company for delicious chocolate had the most humble of beginnings. Check out Cadbury’s website for the official history , and make sure to check out 100 years of Cadbury in Australia . If you’d like to read about the Cadbury’s rise to stardom rather than listen to them, then head...

Our destination this week takes us to the centre of Rome and a place that for a good four centuries brought enjoyment and death to so many people. For the latest exhibits and events, then check out the Colosseum website . To see all the destinations in a written form then don’t forget to check out the Destination: History publication on Medium. And for images, references and all that good stuff, d...

Our latest destination has a legend all of its own, inspired by a most ruthless figure. But its true history is so much more interesting. Check out all the latest news over on the Bran Castle website. For some great reading on the place, check out Bookshop.org. ( UK | US ) For those financially savvy Destination Historians, then The Barefoot Investor  by Scott Pape is for you.  ---------------- *N...

Today’s destination takes us to Turkey where we discover an ancient monument that was buried and forgotten until relatively recently. Gobekli Tepe will leave us with more questions than when we began, so come and discover this staggeringly fantastic mystery. Check out Gobekli Tepe’s official site for the most up to date information. For some further reading, then you know that Bookshop.org is the...

Come along as we digress from the Bungle Bungles to dive into The Dreaming and what it means to Indigenous Australians. LINKS: Aboriginal Language Groups Creation stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2knZf0dvAQ https://japingkaaboriginalart.com/aboriginal-dreamtime-stories/ https://dreamtime.net.au/dreaming/story-list/ If you want some great reading material on the Dreamtime, then check out o...

Our first destination for 2022 see’s us in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. What awesome natural landforms could find here? Turns out quite a few. Check out the links mentioned in the episode: Google Earth Bungle Bungle Range Image from The Atlantic Dreamtime story ‘The Frog and the Brolga’ This episode was researched and written by Nick Alexander. We're on Medium, so check out the...

Our latest episode is an architectural and engineering wonder. The fact that the thing is still being built today, and won't be finished for another couple of years, is simply astonishing in todays age of fast builds. Come and discover the wonder that the La Sagrada Familia has to offer. For those amazing images and everything else check out the Destination: History website . If you want to s...