Inspiration:

History

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

The Roman Baths, Bath VisitBathjpg
Bath

Episode 2: The Roman Baths

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Bath is unique. Firstly, because of the Roman Baths. It is the only place in the UK where natural hot ...

Memorial de la deportation, Paris
Paris

Episode 10: In Search of the Occupation in Paris

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The German occupation in Paris lasted from June 1940 until Liberation Day on August 25th, 1944. There are still signs ...

Sign at the DDR Museum in Berlin
Berlin

Episode 9: In Search of East Berlin

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What has happened to the GDR (German Democratic Republic), the country which was created when the Berlin wall went up ...

Sign at Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin
Berlin

Episode 8: In Search of the Berlin Wall

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The Berlin Wall is undoubtedly one of the 20th century’s most fascinating stories and this post will give you a ...

Paris, Invalides
Paris

Episode 6: Napoleon’s Paris

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Napoleon’s Paris is everywhere today, even today, 200 years after his death. Here’s our guide to 8 places you can ...

Paris, plaque at Temple
Paris

Episode 5: Revolutionary Paris

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Revolutionary Paris represented a defining moment in France, in Europe and worldwide, and it’s story is what sits behind the ...

Photo of a sign outside the Topography of Terror Museum in Berlin
Berlin

Episode 6: Finding World War 2 in Berlin Today

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You can’t really go to Berlin without mentioning the war. In fact for anyone with an interest in history it ...