Destination: History

May 19 2024 98 ep. 21 mins 24
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At Destination: History we tackle interesting and fascinating places and take a stroll through the history behind them.

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I Digress: Loch Ness Monster

May 19 2024 17 mins  
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 t

Destination: Urquhart Castle

Apr 14 2024 14 mins  
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 --------------

I Digress: Gregorian Calendar

Mar 03 2024 8 mins  
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.*

Destination: Mount Athos

Feb 25 2024 17 mins  
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.*

Destination: Easter Island

Feb 11 2024 24 mins  
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.*

I Digress: How to choose a new Pope

Feb 04 2024 8 mins  
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.*

Destination: Kylemore Abbey

Jan 28 2024 22 mins  
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 -----------

I Digress: Antarctic Treaty

Jan 21 2024 11 mins  
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

Destination: South Pole

Jan 14 2024 28 mins  
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

Destination: History is back!

Dec 31 2023 1 mins  
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: