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Pharaoh - Rulers of Ancient Egypt
The Thinking Traveller - May 25, 2024 03:00 - 37 minutesIn the lead up to the National Gallery of Victoria’s new landmark exhibition Pharaoh, we are joined on our podcast by popular UK-based Egyptologist Lucia Gahlin. Ancient Egypt has been at the forefront of Australia’s cultural life during 2024, with three block-buster exhibitions visiting Canber...
The Story of Theatre - History, Customs & Experiences
The Thinking Traveller - April 27, 2024 03:00 - 25 minutesWe all love going to the theatre, whether it’s a light-hearted musical or a deep thought-provoking drama. But the term theatre encompasses so much more… From Ancient Greece to modern day West End, every civilisation has (or had) some form of theatre performance and each is quite unique. In thi...
Archaeology of Chile's Atacama Desert
The Thinking Traveller - March 30, 2024 02:00 - 27 minutesFlanked by the towering Andes to the east and the wild Pacific Ocean to the west, the impossibly dry Atacama Desert is the spectacular result of this unique geography. Despite its aridity, the Atacama region was first occupied by humans over 10,000 years ago and this hyper arid environment has ...
House of Tudor - Monarchs & Dynasty
The Thinking Traveller - February 24, 2024 03:00 - 27 minutesFounded in 1485 by Henry VII, the Tudor dynasty, although short lived, was coloured by rebellions, conspiracies, challenges to succession, and fear of further civil war. From historical research to popular novels, TV series and even a West End musical, the Tudor period in England continues to ho...
The Lombards in Northern Italy
The Thinking Traveller - January 20, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutesThe Lombardy region of Italy, bordered on the north by Switzerland and south by the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, has a fascinating and complex history. But where did the name Lombardy originally come from? The Lombards were a Germanic tribe who fought their way across Europe during the E...
Ramses II - Egypt's Golden Empire
The Thinking Traveller - November 11, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutesIn the lead up to the Sydney exclusive exhibition 'Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs' at the Australian Museum, we are joined on this episode by Egyptologist Dr Bill Manley as he provides a fascinating insight into the Pharaoh who continues to enthral, more than 3,000 years after he ruled Egypt....
STAGES | Broadway Spotlight EP8 - Actor Singer Kaye Tuckerman with Peter Eyers
The Thinking Traveller - October 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourTune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Ap...
STAGES | Broadway Spotlight EP7 - Leading Lady Caroline O'Connor with Peter Eyers
The Thinking Traveller - October 14, 2023 03:00 - 1 hourTune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Ap...
STAGES | Broadway Spotlight EP6 - Song & Dance Man Michaeljon Slinger with Peter Eyers
The Thinking Traveller - October 14, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourTune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Ap...
STAGES | Broadway Spotlight EP5 - Actor Singer Amelia Cormack with Peter Eyers
The Thinking Traveller - October 14, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourTune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Ap...
STAGES | Broadway Spotlight EP4 - Leading Man Hayden Tee with Peter Eyers
The Thinking Traveller - September 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourTune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Ap...
STAGES | Broadway Spotlight EP3 - Actor Singer Maree Johnson with Peter Eyers
The Thinking Traveller - September 16, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutesTune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Ap...
STAGES | Broadway Spotlight EP2 - Actor Tony Sheldon with Peter Eyers
The Thinking Traveller - September 16, 2023 03:00 - 1 hourTune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Ap...
STAGES | Broadway Spotlight EP1 - Music Maker Carmel Dean with Peter Eyers
The Thinking Traveller - September 16, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourTune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Ap...
Cuba - Then and Now
The Thinking Traveller - August 05, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutesCuba is one of those destinations that, merely by its name, conjures up images of vibrant art, soul stirring music and colonial streets populated by enormous ancient Chevrolets. But what is the real story of Cuba and what is Cuba like today? In this episode we are joined by Dr Stephen Wilkinson...
Pompeii - New Excavations & The Latest Finds
The Thinking Traveller - July 01, 2023 03:00 - 27 minutesSince the first official excavations in 1748, Pompeii has captured the popular imagination of the Western world, and there has never been a better time to visit with new finds still emerging in the current excavations. Much of the site, which for many years was closed to the public, is now acce...
Israel's Masada Myth
The Thinking Traveller - May 20, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutesWhen Masada was excavated in the 1960s, Israel was a very new country (less than 20 years old), full of immigrants from many different backgrounds, and was struggling to find an identity beyond being the homeland for the Jews after the horrors of the Holocaust. One of the reasons that Prof. Yig...
Sacrifice & Service - The Unexpected Stories of Australian Military History
The Thinking Traveller - April 22, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutesFrom primary school, all Australian school children learn about the sacrifice of the first Anzacs at Gallipoli. However, it's sometimes surprising to learn that Australians have served in battles and wars in every corner of the globe for over 200 years, participating in some very unexpected conf...
Broadway - The Great White Way
The Thinking Traveller - March 18, 2023 03:00 - 32 minutesThere are two great theatre districts of the world – The West End in London and Broadway in New York. It can be argued strongly over which is the more dominant or important, but in popular culture Broadway shines brightest. So iconic did the lights of Broadway become that when they were dimmed d...
Alexander the Great - King of Macedonia
The Thinking Traveller - February 25, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutesAlexander the Great (356-323 BC) is one of the most significant figures of the Ancient World, whose legacy is both far reaching and profound. His 13-year reign as the king of Macedonia forged one of the largest empires in history and is said to be the start of the Hellenistic period. Mythologis...
Vienna - The Wiener Moderne
The Thinking Traveller - January 28, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutesAt is heart, Vienna is city of palaces and gardens, museums, music and tradition. For more than 400 years it was the jewel in the glittering imperial crown of the Habsburgs. However, there is also another side to Vienna - one that is less well-known and less visited. The Wiener Moderne refers t...
Uzbekistan - Silk Road Cities
The Thinking Traveller - December 17, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutesStraddling the fabled Silk Road, Uzbekistan has undergone enormous transformations throughout its long history. The most recent has been the emergence of a thriving independent republic coming out from under Soviet rule. To tell us about this fascinating land, and how it fits into the story of ...
Morocco's Four Imperial Cities
The Thinking Traveller - November 19, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutesMorocco is a country that has fascinated travellers for centuries, and just its name conjures up impressive kasbahs, exquisitely decorated medersas and bustling medinas, waiting to be explored. At a crossroads of the African and European continents, the Kingdom of Morocco has been, for centurie...
Politics of Fashion - The Evolution of The First Lady
The Thinking Traveller - October 15, 2022 02:00 - 40 minutesThe President is no doubt the most powerful political figure in the United States, but make no mistake: the First Lady is just as influential in her own right. In addition to the many appearances she makes and the causes she champions, she is also one of the most-followed people in the country, ...
The History and Culture of Portugal
The Thinking Traveller - September 17, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutesA diminutive country tucked into the south west corner of the Iberian peninsula, Portugal is somewhat of an anomaly, almost forgotten in comparison with its cousin Spain. However, Portugal is one of the most innovative and diverse countries in Europe. In this episode, Dr Jeni Ryde takes us throu...
Roman Women
The Thinking Traveller - August 06, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutesWhen we think of Ancient Rome, we automatically think of the strong male characters – figures such as Caesar, Pompey or Augustus – but what about the women of Ancient Rome? Recent study is emphasising the agency that Roman women enjoyed. To help us understand what this newly researched area exam...
The Conflict in Ukraine
The Thinking Traveller - March 05, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesFor the past week (March 6, 2022), the world has looked on in shock and anguish for the people of Ukraine. Has Vladimir Putin gone mad? Or is there some rational explanation for this catastrophe? In this timely episode, we asked our resident Russia expert Dr Matthew Dal Santo for his views on th...
Canberra International Music Festival - composer Katy Abbott
The Thinking Traveller - May 02, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutesThis year's Canberra International Music Festival features the premiere of a new work by Melbourne-based composer Katy Abbott. As part of its partnership with CIMF, we interviewed Katy about her work Hidden Thoughts: Do I matter. Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural t...
ANZAC POW's - the real story
The Thinking Traveller - April 21, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutesVery little was known about the fate of the small number of ANZAC's taken prisoner during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 until Dr Jennifer Lawless uncovered their story and in the process found a vast divergence from the then accepted version of their internment by Ottoman Turkey Academy Travel...
ANZAC POW's - The Real Story
The Thinking Traveller - April 21, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutesVery little was known about the fate of the small number of Anzac's taken prisoner during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 until Dr Jennifer Lawless uncovered their story. Undertaking a ten year study for her PHD, Jennifer trekked over 8,000kms across Turkey to locate Australian Prisoner of War c...
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