The Thinking Traveller

Internationally acclaimed archaeologist, Dr Estelle Lazer, takes us to the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy, to uncover what is preserved under the ash. Estelle is now using CT scans and X-rays to investigate the unique plaster casts which encase many of the dead. Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-minded companions and learn from i...

Cultural historian Dr Kathleen Olive takes us into the often volatile life and career of the most famous Italian painter of the Baroque period, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, and explains his role in art history, and how his paintings are viewed today. Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-minded companions and learn from interna...

Cultural historian Robert Veel offers insights into how to locate the less-visited highlights when exploring Venice, including the best times to visit, tips on where to stay, and advice on how to discover the history of Venice without standing shoulder to shoulder with other tourists. Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-minded comp...

Historian and educator Dr Anna Lebovic delves into the history of Vogue, examining how it has evolved since its birth as an American weekly newspaper in 1892, and why it has enjoyed such longevity in a world that is rapidly moving away from print. Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-minded companions and learn from internationally...

As the world celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday in 2020, classical music specialist Dr Tom Ford discusses his life and genius, how he continued to compose despite deafness, and why he is so venerated today. Tom also suggests some of the key places to visit during this year’s Beethoven 250th. Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-m...

Writer and historian Dr Matthew Dal Santo takes us to Siberia and the Russian Far East, and reveals the cultural and geographical wonders of one of the world’s last travel frontiers - from its awe-inspiring landscapes and unique to wildlife to a cultural kaleidoscope of peoples and dissidents. Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-mi...