Inspiration:
History
If the history of a place is what drives you to visit, then this is the page of inspiration for you!
Marseille
Episode 2 10 Places to Find History in Marseille
There are 26 centuries of history in Marseille, which is the oldest city in France! For starters, here are 10 ...
Bordeaux
Episode 5: Finding World War II in Bordeaux Today
Are there still traces of World War II in Bordeaux today? It may be 80 years since the German Occupation ...
Bordeaux
Episode 3: Roman and Medieval Bordeaux
This post focuses on Bordeaux in Roman and Medieval times, two of the city’s most fascinating eras, giving a little ...
Toulouse
Episode 4: The Resistance in Toulouse
How Toulouse fought back in World War 2 This post tells the fascinating story of the Resistance in Toulouse during ...
Toulouse
Episode 2: Toulouse Churches and Troubadours
Two words sum up medieval Toulouse: churches and troubadours. The city has a long history as a religious centre. Before ...
Seville
Episode 4: The Golden Age of Seville
Sailing from Seville to discover the New World This post tells the story of the Golden Age of Seville, when ...
Paris
Episode 21: Moments of History in Paris
This post takes a look at key moments of history in Paris through books – both fiction and non-fiction – ...
Munich
Episode 9: Munich, Standing Up To Hitler
The journalist, the priests and the students who spoke out against Hitler Resistance in World War II was hugely dangerous, ...
Munich
Episode 8: Munich and World War ii
This episode focuses on Munich in World War II, especially on places to visit to learn about this key period ...
Munich
Episode 7: Munich And The Rise of Hitler
This post explains the rise of Hitler in Munich, telling the story from his arrival in the city in 1913 ...
