From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 23 – Our First Guest Episode! Welcome back to the Anglotopia Podcast for a very special episode—our first with a guest! After weeks of promising guest interviews, we’re thrilled to…
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We’re Back! Catching Up on All Things British and What’s New at Anglotopia in 2022
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 13 After nearly two years of radio silence, we’re back with the Anglotopia Podcast! We know—two years is a long time, and we owe you an explanation and, more importantly,…
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 77 – Anglotopia Guide to Churchill’s Britain – Where Churchill Lived, Worked, and Made History
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan Thomas takes listeners on a journey through significant locations in Britain associated with Sir Winston Churchill. The discussion begins with key sites in London, including the Houses…
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 74 – Historian Julie Summers – Vogue, Jambusters, Country Houses, and the Hidden Stories of Britain’s Home Front
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with historian Julie Summers about her extensive work in uncovering the hidden corners of 20th-century British history. They discuss her approach to storytelling, the…
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 70 – Tips on Walking the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail With Emily Graver from Macs Adventure
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews Emily Graver, an adventure operations specialist at Macs Adventure, about the Hadrian’s Wall walk. Jonathan is planning to walk the trail, a lifelong goal,…
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 66 – From Wedding Gowns to Winston Churchill – The Hidden Stories of Blenheim Palace’s Collections
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Carmen Alvarez, the collections and conservation manager at Blenheim Palace. They discuss the significance of Blenheim Palace, its new exhibitions, the challenges of…
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 59 – Behind the Scenes of a Boutique British Tour Company – Mary Valentine Tours
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Mary Valentine, founder of Mary Valentine Tours, about her journey from academia to leading boutique tours across Britain. Mary shares her passion for…
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 57 – Discovering Dartmoor – A Hidden Gem in Britain with Tour Guide Gillian Healey
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Gillian Healey, an expert guide in Dartmoor National Park. They discuss Gillian’s journey to becoming a Dartmoor guide, the unique features of Dartmoor,…
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 54 – A Chat With the Man Who Walked the Entire Coast of Great Britain
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews photographer and adventurer Quintin Lake about his remarkable journey walking the entire coastline of Great Britain. Over five years, Quintin captured the beauty and…
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 52 – The Global Dimensions of the American Revolution With Historian John Ferling
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas engages historian John Ferling in a deep exploration of the American Revolution, emphasizing its global implications and the international dynamics that shaped the conflict. Ferling…
