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 • 73 episodes
The Thinking Traveller
Latest Episodes
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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Isabella of Castile - The Forging of Spain
Born into a turbulent Castile, Isabella rose to claim a contested throne and, alongside Ferdinand of Aragon, helped forge modern Spain.In this episode of The Thinking Traveller, we welcome award-winning historian and author Giles Tremlet...
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