Destination: History

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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 CastleFor 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.*

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----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

How do you decide on a new calendar? And why is it always the Pope?Related Destination: Winter PalaceFor 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.*

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.*

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.*

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 ArchivesFor 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.*

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 AbbeyIf 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.*

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 poleFor 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.*

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 | USIf 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.*

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.comMusic: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

A quick little update to let you all know that I’ll be taking a little break. I’ll be back before too long. I also wanted to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to everyone who has listened to any destination or digression, it means so much that people find my little podcast enjoyable. If your podcast player allows you to, feel free to leave a review, it really does a lot in getting the podcast in front of new earholes. Or suggest the podcast to someone you know, they may love it. If you have any thoughts on the podcast, have a destination or digression suggestion, or would just like to say hi, then shoot me an email at [email protected] And for all past episodes don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

Explore this intriguing natural formation that is surrounded by local folklore and discover, along with the experts, what was found at the bottom of this mysterious hole. Well of Barhout on Google Maps Footage of descending into the wellIf 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.*

Get excited for our latest adventure through time as we explore the length of Hadrian’s Wall, dipping into the history and significance of this magnificent archaeological remnant. Hadrian’s Wall Community Archaeology Project Tullie House Museum and Art GalleryIf 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.*

👑 CORONATION SPECIAL 👑As our final Coronation Special episode, we’re royalling it up to delve into the fascinating world of stamps, coins and cyphers. Take 28 minutes out of your day to learn about royal faces on tiny treasures. Royal Mail Royal Mint Royal cyphers on letter boxes Westminster AbbeyFor 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.*

👑 CORONATION SPECIAL 👑Every British coronation in recent memory has happened all in the same place. Listen and discover just how much Westminster Abbey is ingrained in British and Royal history. Westminster Abbey Floor layout of the Abbey Stone of Destiny Digression Coronation instruction manual DigressionIf 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.*

👑 CORONATION SPECIAL 👑Our latest Coronation special episode is on the Liber Regalis, a real life coronation instruction manual. And it’s a lot more complicated than it looks. So grab a cup of tea and get ready for a Royally good time! Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Order of Service text Coronation Oil Diamond Jubilee State coach Stone of Destiny DigressionNew details revealed about the coronationGuide to the Coronation's eventsFor 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.*

👑 CORONATION SPECIAL 👑The Stone of Destiny is a pretty famous crowning stone that has had quite the adventurous history, have a listen to find out all about it. Stone of Destiny Inveraray Castle Buckingham Palace Fitzwilliam Musem Royal Mile Edinburgh CastleFor 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 we’ll walk through the Eden Project’s origins, its impact on conservation, and how it has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Eden ProjectIf 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.*

Get those marmalade sandwiches ready because we’re going to be talking about Paddington Bear and the legacy he’s still creating. Paddington’s Twitter account Paddington’s websiteNotting Hill and Portobello Rd episodeFor 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.*

A warren of tunnels that turns out to be big enough to fit an entire civilisation. What mystery do they hold? Have a listen to find out.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.*

Thanks to Dan for this brilliant suggestion of a Destination. The Huacas de Moche are still a mystery in many ways, but what we know about them gives us so much juicy knowledge about the Moche people. Huacas de Moche websiteMentioned episodes: Colosseum Machu Picchu Nazca LinesIf 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.*

We all know the Marvel version of Norse mythology, but what about the Scandinavian version? Well the Edda is where you want to look.Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology audiobook Myths and Legends PodcastEisriesenweltFor 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.*

An amazing discovery was found in Mexico. A cave filled with crystals. But how did they get down there? and are there more? Infante’s crystal cave footage Mineralogy Museum of Mexico Astro GalleryIf 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.*

The Dutch are ridiculously good with water. The land in the middle of the Netherlands was under water not that long ago. But how did they manage it. Have a listen to find out. 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.*

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 original.*

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 RoseRaising of the Mary RoseIf 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.*

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 FrenchFor 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 photosEisriesenwelt Ice CaveIf 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.*

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 then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 then you can’t go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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. Don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website where you can find all this and more!----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 Want to see some visuals of Port Royal? Check out the YouTube playlist for some videos that go in depth. Want to hear some more podcasts on Pirates? Then check out the Pirate History Podcast. Don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website where you can find all this and more!----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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-written by Nick Alexander.Want to see some visuals of the Berlin Wall? Check out the Youtube playlist for some videos that go in depth.Don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website where you can find all this and more!----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 original.*

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 website.----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 PodcastsFor more interesting stuff about the Chateau then look no further than the Destination: History website.----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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. All content is original.*

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 Destination: History website. ----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 generated. All content is original.*

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 over to the Destination: History publication on Medium. For references used for this episode and all sorts of other fun things, then don’t go past our website. ----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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, don’t look past the Destination: History website.----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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. ----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 place to go. Here for the UK. Here for the US. To read the transcript at your lesiure and so much more then our Destination: History publication on Medium is for you. And for more fascinating destinations, don’t look past our website for all that good stuff like images, maps, related articles and videos and the references used for research.----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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=f2knZf0dvAQhttps://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 our lists over on Bookshop.org (For the UK, for the US)Don’t forget about us over on Medium. For all the usual extras check us out over on our website.----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 Destination: History publication. Don’t forget to check out everything we have to offer over on the Destination: History website. ----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

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 support the podcast and read the amazing transcripts, then head on over to the Destination: History Publication on Medium. What are you waiting for? Get going!----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*