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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website.
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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 to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website.
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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
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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 destinationhistorypod@gmail.com
And for all past episodes don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website.
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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 well
If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website.
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