Inspiration:

History

If the history of a place is what drives you to visit, then this is the page of inspiration for you!

War Damage in Munich Licensed by Wikemmedia commons
Munich

Episode 8: Munich and World War ii

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This episode focuses on Munich in World War II, especially on places to visit to learn about this key period ...

Hitler in Munich Licensed under Creative Commons
Munich

Episode 7: Munich And The Rise of Hitler

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This post explains the rise of Hitler in Munich, telling the story from his arrival in the city in 1913 ...

Hampton Court Artwork
London

Episode 21: Hampton Court Palace

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This post takes you to Hampton Court Palace, explaining what there is to see there and giving a little background ...

Jewel Tower, Tower of London
London

Episode 4: The Tower of London

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This post tells some of the dramatic history of the Tower of London – think imprisoned kings, beheaded queens, murdered ...

City of London Sign
London

Episode 3: The City of London

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The City of London, also known as the square mile (among the 600 square miles of today’s London!) is where ...

Florence

Episode 10: Piazza della Signoria – Bonfire of the Vanities

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We visit the Piazza della Signoria, the square from which Florence has been ruled from about 1300, which has been ...

James VI and I is born
Edinburgh

Episode 9: Edinburgh’s History Museums

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This is our round-up of Edinburgh’s history museums. We point you towards lots of goodies; the original National Covenant document, ...

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Episode 7: The Two Scottish Parliaments

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Did you know there are two Scottish parliaments? Well, parliament buildings really. The highlight of this episode is a visit ...

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh ©Visitscotland
Edinburgh

Episode 6: Enlightenment in the New Town of Edinburgh

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Visit Edinburgh’s New Town, built in the 18th century, and you’re in the seat of the Enlightenment, in the elegant ...

Edinburgh Palace of Holyrood House copyright Visit Scotland
Edinburgh

Episode 3: The Palace of Holyroodhouse

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the opposite end of the Royal Mile from the Castle is another site full of ...