Épisodes

  • I Digress: Loch Ness Monster
    May 19 2024

    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 Castle

    For links, images, references and more, don’t forget to check out the Destination: History website.

    Music: Tegan Finlay

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    18 min
  • Destination: Urquhart Castle
    Apr 14 2024

    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

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    15 min
  • I Digress: Gregorian Calendar
    Mar 3 2024

    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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    9 min
  • Destination: Mount Athos
    Feb 25 2024

    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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    18 min
  • Destination: Easter Island
    Feb 11 2024

    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

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    25 min
  • I Digress: How to choose a new Pope
    Feb 4 2024

    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.

    Music: Tegan Finlay

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    9 min
  • Destination: Kylemore Abbey
    Jan 28 2024

    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.

    Music: Tegan Finlay

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    22 min
  • I Digress: Antarctic Treaty
    Jan 21 2024

    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.

    Music: Tegan Finlay

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    12 min