Podcast Episodes
Back to Search416 Irish Legacy of Michael Collins; Boxing with Cuba; Katrina Plus Ten
Journalist Gary Rivlin tells us how he's seen New Orleans change in the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina. Also, Brin-Jonathan Butler describes what a…
10 years, 6 months ago
415 Unearthing the 'Stans; Ephesus; Oxford vs. Cambridge
Hear how photojournalist David Adams journeyed to Afghanistan and central Asia in search of the lost cities encountered by Alexander the Great. Lea…
10 years, 7 months ago
414 David McCullough on the Wright Brothers; First Impressions of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
David McCullough recounts a big day in aviation history, when the Wright Brothers first demonstrated powered flight to an eager audience ― in France.…
10 years, 7 months ago
413 Folk Music of Italy; Swiss Watching; Weekend in Wales
A British ex-pat tells us what it's like to live in Switzerland, and explains why the Swiss are deliberately different from the rest of their Europea…
10 years, 7 months ago
325a The Desert Wisdom of Terry Tempest Williams; Sahara by Motorbike
Naturalist Terry Tempest Williams reflects on a mystery her late mother left behind, and explains her drive to speak out on behalf of the rugged Utah…
10 years, 7 months ago
412 The Birth of Korean Cool; Pico Iyer in North Korea
Author Euny Hong explains how South Korea has transformed into an economic and pop-culture powerhouse to become one of the world's "coolest" countr…
10 years, 7 months ago
411 Future of France; Parisians; Open Phones
Hear French views on the tensions that free speech can raise in a multicultural nation. Author Graham Robb introduces us to some of the people that h…
10 years, 8 months ago
410 Marrying An American; Flatlands; Sightseeing Communist History
Guides from Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic tell us about some of the sites you can visit to get a feel for the Communist era in central and …
10 years, 8 months ago
315a Falling in Love with Madrid; Romantic Prague; Travel Kindness
Find out why Madrid and Prague are two of the most romantic cities in Europe as local tour guides describe outstanding architecture, peaceful gardens…
10 years, 8 months ago
409 Insider's Guide to Venice; Touring Norway
Explore the charming backstreets of Venice as local guides offer insider advice for avoiding the crush of tourists. Experience the elegance of Venice…
10 years, 8 months ago