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Between The Desert And The Sea. Djibouti With Rachel Pieh Jones

Posted August 21, 2019 • 00:48:10

Djibouti is a meeting place of cultures with French, Somali, and Yemenese influences. It’s shaped by its geographical position between the desert...

Venice, Art History And Italian Artisans With Laura Morelli

Posted August 7, 2019 • 00:36:29

Traveling to a new place is about art, architecture, food, and culture, but it can also be about the people you meet and the memories — and even souvenirs...

Northumberland: Ancient Lindisfarne, Modern Newcastle With L.J.Ross

Posted July 24, 2019 • 00:34:24

The north-east of England combines the ancient history of Viking raids and English castles, with the stark beauty of Lindisfarne island cut off by the...

Berlin: Dark History And Modern Art with Rebecca Cantrell

Posted July 10, 2019 • 00:28:40

Berlin is a modern city with vibrant street art, a growing tech scene and world-renowned museums and galleries — but it also has the dark history...

Oxford: Decadence, Discipline And Dreaming Spires With J.F.Penn

Posted June 26, 2019 • 00:31:35

I sat there on my first morning in class, heart pounding, as I realized there was no way I could keep up with the work. I would fail here. I would have...