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What was it actually like to live in Elizabethan England? If you could travel to the past and walk the streets of London in the 1590s, where would you stay? What would you eat? What would you wear? Would you really have a sense of it being a glorious age? And if so, how would that glory sit alongside the vagrants, diseases, violence, sexism and famine of the time? In this book Ian Mortimer answers the key questions that a visitor to late 16th-century England would ask.

Imagine you could travel back to the 14th century. What would you see? What would you smell? More to the point, where are you going to stay? And what are you going to eat? Ian Mortimer shows us that the past is not just something to be studied; it is also something to be lived. He sets out to explain what life was like in the most immediate way, through taking you to the Middle Ages. The result is the most astonishing social history book you are ever likely to read: evolutionary in its concept, informative and entertaining in its detail.

Travellers in the Third Reich is an extraordinary history of the rise of the Nazis based on fascinating firsthand accounts, drawing together a multitude of voices and stories, including students, politicians, musicians, diplomats, schoolchildren, communists, scholars, athletes, poets, journalists, fascists, artists, tourists, even celebrities like Charles Lindbergh and Samuel Beckett. Their experiences create a remarkable three-dimensional picture of Germany under Hitler - one so palpable that the listener will feel, hear, even breathe the atmosphere.

Anyone who has glimpsed the long, mountainous, island-studded Dalmatian coast would surely agree that its beauty is little short of divine. Croatia, quite simply, is blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, and its history is equally captivating. A Traveller's History of Croatia offers tourists and travellers an inside look at how the country's cultural fusion of Mediterranean, Central European and Balkan influences has given it a tumultuous past.

When her marriage suddenly ends, and a diary documenting her beloved Opa’s escape from Nazi-occupied Netherlands in the summer of 1942 is discovered, Naomi Lewis decides to retrace his journey to freedom. Travelling alone from Amsterdam to Lyon, she discovers family secrets and her own narrative as a second-generation Jewish Canadian. With vulnerability, humour, and wisdom, Lewis’s memoir asks tough questions about her identity as a secular Jew, the accuracy of family stories, and the impact of the Holocaust on subsequent generations.

'A rare and wonderful book... I could not be more enthusiastic.' Simon Winchester 'A treasure trove of human history and obsession...the breadth of research and insight is dazzling.' Glasgow Herald 'A highly companionable guide, adventurous and romantic' Independent on Sunday On a journey that...

Shortlisted for The British in India Book Prize 2025 'A spellbinding account of the first forgotten half of the English encounter with India with a fascinating history of the Mughal Empire' JOSEPHINE QUINN, author of How the World Made the West 'Compelling, highly readable' NANDINI DAS, author...

Travellers' Tales is a short series of podcasts put together for the Donegal Travellers' Project in 2025 by the Donegal fiddler and broadcaster Martin McGinley. Travellers' lives in their own words. In the Travellers' language Cant, the series is called Pavees Taurying (Travellers Speaking).

We follow in the footsteps of the intrepid British traveller as they explore the world both at home and abroad, told entirely in the words of those who were there. In two volumes: The Traveller at Home Gazette and The Traveller Abroad Gazette. Performed by an outstanding company of award-winning actors including Dame Eileen Atkins, Cheryl Campbell, Nigel Davenport, Alex Jennings, Richard Johnson OBE, Hugh Laurie CBE, Michael Maloney, Geoffrey Palmer OBE, Michael Pennington, Prunella Scales CBE, Samuel West, John Wood CBE and full supporting cast.

If you could travel back in time, the period from 1660 to 1700 would make one of the most exciting destinations in history. It's the age of Samuel Pepys and the Great Fire of London, bawdy comedy and the libertine court of Charles II, Christopher Wren in architecture, Henry Purcell in music and Isaac Newton in science. In The Time Traveller's Guide to Restoration Britain, Ian Mortimer answers the crucial questions that a prospective traveller to 17th-century Britain would ask.

We follow in the footsteps of the intrepid British traveller as they explore the far-flung shores of the world in the company of some of the world’s finest chroniclers, including Charles Darwin, Kenneth Williams, James Boswell, Freya Stark, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Fanny Trollope, Mungo Park, Nancy Mitford, Wilfred Thesiger, Horace Walpole, Evelyn Waugh and many others, in this entertaining collection of travellers’ tales.

Step into the vibrant world of Town Traveller, where a British salesman navigates life in a working-class neighborhood of Victorian London. Through his lively interactions with neighbors, the story paints a vivid picture of personal exchanges, bustling street scenes, and the unique practices of the era. With a lighthearted tone and fast-paced action, this tale offers a delightful glimpse into the everyday lives of its characters, who may not be overly complex but are certainly memorable. (Arnold Banner)

Dive into the thrilling world of American exploration with Explorers and Travellers. Authored by Adolphus W. Greely, this collection offers concise yet comprehensive biographies of the fearless men who risked everything in their pursuit of discovery. Immerse yourself in their daring adventures and remarkable achievements, making this podcast a must-listen for history buffs and adventure enthusiasts alike.

Brought to you by Penguin. In the latest volume of his celebrated series of Time Traveller's Guides - after the Middle Ages, Elizabethan England and Restoration Britain - Ian Mortimer turns to what is arguably the most-loved period in British history: the Regency (aka Georgian England)...

A series that draws on the passions, expertise and interests of Academy Travel's academic tour leaders, to bring a wealth of additional knowledge to your travels, one topic at a time. Our tour leaders talk on a range of topics and interests related to travel, covering history, culture, archaeology, architecture, the visual arts and the performing arts.

Podcasts - which will include passionate locals who have an interest in history, collectors, authors, artists, family historians etc......

Embark on a captivating journey through Mexico as recounted in this delightful travelogue from 1890. Written in an engaging conversational style, it follows two adventurous youths alongside their guide and mentor. The preface sets the stage for a vivid exploration of the land of the Aztecs, delving into its rich history, vibrant customs, and the myriad wonders encountered throughout their expedition from one end of the country to the other. This enthralling tale not only covers their adventures in Northern and Central Mexico, Campeachey, and Yucatan, but also offers insights into the Republics...

Join two adventurous youths on their thrilling journey through the enchanting islands of the South Pacific, including the Sandwich, Marquesas, Society, Samoan, and Fijian Islands. Explore the vibrant colonies of New Zealand, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia as they uncover the wonders and challenges of their travels. Summary by afinevoice.

Join Frank and Fred as they journey through the captivating landscapes of Africa, sharing the sights and knowledge they uncover along the way. This fictionalized travelogue, published in 1888, offers modern listeners a wealth of intriguing scenes and fascinating insights. Notably, this volume features extensive excerpts from Henry Stanleys travelogue, included at his invitation, adding a unique dimension to their adventure. (Summary by Scott Caulkins)

Join us on a fascinating ramble through the towns and villages of the British Isles during the last 400 years in the company of some of its most illustrious chroniclers, including Jane Austen, William Cobbett, Daniel Defoe, Sir Walter Scott, Virginia Woolf, Francis Kilvert, Celia Fiennes, Chips Channon, Fanny Burney and many others, told entirely in their own words.