You’ve probably heard of Liechtenstein and know that it is one of the smallest countries in the world, but how much do you really know about this tiny principality sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria? Given how few fun facts (or really any facts) most people know about Liechtenstein, we thought it was time for another …
From the World Heritage inscription for Poblet Monastery: Santa María of Poblet presents a unique blend of architectural forms generally reserved for distinct applications. It has served as one of the largest and most complete of the Cistercian abbeys, as a massive military complex, and as a royal palace, residence, and pantheon. It is a …
From the World Heritage inscription for the Historic City of Ayutthaya: The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a …
From the World Heritage inscription for the Ban Chiang Archaeological Site: The Ban Chiang Archaeological Site is a large, prehistoric earthen mound located in an agricultural area in the Ban Chiang Sub-district, Nong Han District of Udon Thani Province in northeast Thailand, within the watershed of the Mekong River. It is an oval-shaped mound formed …
When I began traveling non-stop in 2007, it took me years to finally visit South America. There was no particular reason why it took me so long, I just never got around to it. However when I landed in Quito, Ecuador for my first trip to the Galapagos Islands, it marked the beginning of more exploration …
For over two years and 850 episodes, I have been providing you with daily podcasts on a wide assortment of topics. Now, for the first time, I’m letting you take over the show by answering whatever questions you might have had about anything and everything, including Everything Everywhere. Prepare to enjoy answers to questions provided …
Podcast Transcript Entering the second world war, Britain was still the top naval power in the world. While the British Navy was superior in its entirety, Nazi Germany had created a ship that terrified the British. One-on-one, it could take out any ship in the British fleet. Eventually, it was sent out into the open …
Podcast Transcript In 1792, the people of France overthrew their monarchy and established the French Republic. The leaders of the French Revolution didn’t just want to change the French political system, they wanted to radically overhaul French culture and society as well. That extended all the way to the very calendar which was used to …
Podcast Transcript On July 1, 2020, I published the very first episode of this podcast. Since then, it has been quite a journey. Some of you have been along for the entire ride, some of you found me along the way, and some of you are brand new. I’ve done some special episodes in the …