The Thinking Traveller
A series that draws on the passions, expertise and interests of Academy Travel's academic tour leaders, to bring a wealth of additional knowledge to your travels, one topic at a time. Our tour leaders talk on a range of topics and interests related to travel, covering history, culture, archaeology, architecture, the visual arts and the performing arts.
Podcasting since 2020 • 74 episodes
The Thinking Traveller
Latest Episodes
Shimla - Summer Capital of the Raj
From 1864, the British administration in India moved each summer from the heat of the plains to Shimla in the Himalayan foothills.Officials and their families travelled into the mountains, bringing the business of government with them. W...
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Italy’s Hill Towns Along The Via Francigena
For centuries, the Via Francigena carried pilgrims, merchants and armies across Europe to Rome, shaping the towns and communities that grew along its route.In this episode of The Thinking Traveller, Dr Jeni Ryde joins us to discuss the h...
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The Odyssey - From Myth to Mediterranean
For nearly three thousand years, the Odyssey has held its place as one of the foundational texts of Western literature – the story of a man's ten-year journey home from Troy.A journey through shipwreck, sorcery and the wrath of the gods,...
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