Kew Gardens near London is one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world, welcoming countless visitors every year. But what many visitors may not know is that the history of Kew and that of the British Empire are intimately intertwined…
At the height of the empire, Queen Victoria visited the iconic glass Palm House six times in the first few weeks i ... Show More
Nov 9
411. Lawrence of Arabia: The Truth Behind The Legend (Part 1)
The 1962 cinematic masterpiece is considered one of the best films of all time, but who was the real Lawrence of Arabia? A geeky and unconventional soldier, the young T.E. Lawrence was obsessed with Crusaders and wanted to be a hero. He would become one, both in his lifetime and ... Show More
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Nov 5
410. JFK: Blood On The Streets Of Dallas (Part 4)
Three shots, six seconds, all caught on camera. The image of JFK’s assassination is one of the defining pictures of the 20th century, along with the photograph of Jackie Kennedy in her blood-stained pink suit stood next to Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in on Air Force One. How di ... Show More
56m 51s
Nov 2024
Travel Tales - Kew Gardens, UK
Kew Gardens, officially known as the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is a sprawling 326 acre paradise located in southwest London, home to one of the largest and most diverse plant collections in the world. Whether you're marvelling at the glasshouses or enjoying a leisurely picnic wi ... Show More
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Sep 2018
Queen Victoria by Lucy Worsley
We head to Kensington Palace, once home to the young Victoria, to discuss the queen’s life with the author, historian and broadcaster Lucy Worsley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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