The ultimate find would be to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Let’s find out about the various sightings and efforts to scientifically record this most elusive creature.

Loch Ness Monster Centre - https://lochness.com
Visit Inverness - https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/the-lochness-monster

Urquhart Castle

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Better known as a great place to try and spot the Loch Ness Monster, Urquhart Castle actually has a pretty fascinating and full-on history. 
Listen up to find out.

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/urquhart-castle/

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How do you decide on a new calendar? And why is it always the Pope?

Related Destination: Winter Palace

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Mount Athos is a most peculiar place with the ‘No Girls Allowed’ sign permanently up and enforced.

If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website.

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Come and discover the mystery that is the isolated outcrop of Easter Island. There’s plenty to uncover, let’s get stuck in.

If you want to see more links, images and references then you can’t go past the Destination: History website.

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When it’s time for a new Pope, how do they decide who get’s a turn?
This digression will tell you everything you need to know.

Vatican Archives

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Along a scenic lake a brilliant Abbey catches the eye, and with it’s history the interest of all who visit. Let’s dive into the fascinating history and inhabitants of Kylemore Abbey.

Kylemore Abbey
The Benedictine Nuns of Kylemore Abbey

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Antarctica is one of the only places where people from all nations get along. There’s no fighting, no military, and no politics. It’s practically a utopia. And it’s all because of the Antarctic Treaty.

Antarctic Treaty https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/antarct/anttrty.jsp
Order hard copies https://www.ats.aq/e/key-documents.html

Destination: South pole

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Ever wondered what the bottom of the world looked like? Not a whole lot as it turns out. And yet people were desperate to get down there and have a look around. This is the story of the South Pole.

Scott’s Diaries: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/diaries/scottslastexpedition/category/chapter-xx-the-last-march/
Amundsen’s memoir ‘My Life as an Explorer’ UK | US

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2024 is an exciting time as it sees the return of Destination: History.
January will see new episodes released with some very exciting content to look forward to.
Keep your earlobes peeled for all the excitement!

To listen to all the exciting episodes that have come before then head on over to the website where you'll find images, links and more at destinationhistorypod.com

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