August 25, 2016 - 5:39 pm in PodcastsEpisode 303 – Oslo, Norway Podcast
We set sail to the land of the Norseman in Oslo, Norway. We’ll climb the fort walls at Akershus Fortress and discover the North and South Poles at the Fram Museum. Then, we’ll unearth ancient…
November 21, 2015 - 3:58 am in Quick HistoryWilliam “Strata” Smith: The blacksmith’s son who changed the world
We don’t really know that much about the planet we live on. It’s been around for billions of years, but we didn’t realize it was more than a few thousand years old until the late 1700s. There’s…
Sicily: Not as Italian as you think
Sicilians have a lot going for them – great coastal climate, phenomenal food, ancient ruins and myriad tourist spots, not to mention a fierce pride in their identity. According to Wikipedia, Sicily…
January 11, 2015 - 6:11 pm in Attractions, Places to visitParis: The city of lights, romance, and history…not to mention great food
There’s more to Paris than the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the usual tourist spots. The city’s history is just as enchanting as the fogs that blanket it in springtime. A Brief History of Paris…
