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23/11/2024

Since the season approaches I wanted to take the time to share this very special cooking tour we did a while back regarding Thanksgiving traditions and food!

Having our HQ in Southampton, where the Mayflower departed from, and considering the great impact of locals such as John Alden and Stephen Hopskins in the history of the USA, we wanted to jump in and share a bit of the tradition with all our friends on the other side of the Atlantic getting ready for such a lovely celebration.

We hope that in the days to come, if you are gathering, that you have a blessed time. And if you're not gathering, likewise! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Much love 💜 we are definitely Grateful for all of you 💜

Today we talked about the fascinating history of the turkey and how curry came to be! Some very bizarre but fascinating stories from all over the world that ...

23/11/2024

Since the season approaches I wanted to take the time to share this very special cooking tour we did a while back regarding Thanksgiving traditions and food!

Having our HQ in Southampton, where the Mayflower departed from, and considering the great impact of locals such as John Alden and Stephen Hopskins in the history of the USA, we wanted to jump in and share a bit of the tradition with all our friends on the other side of the Atlantic getting ready for such a lovely celebration.

We hope that in the days to come, if you are gathering, that you have a blessed time. And if you're not gathering, likewise! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Much love 💜 we are definitely Grateful for all of you 💜

Today we talked about the fascinating history of the turkey and how curry came to be! Some very bizarre but fascinating stories from all over the world that ...

22/11/2024

Please note that due to a security issue our telecoms were down for about 5 days

Fortunately the situation has been resolved and we are back to being able to receive phone calls and text messages for any enquiries.

Apologies for the inconvenience caused to all.

22/11/2024

Very happy and proud to be part of the World Virtual Tours family 💜

Let's celebrate a double anniversary together!

17/11/2024

Obsessed with the forgotten daughters of important European Kings? Me too! Kristina of Norway, the woman, legend and mystery. Pawn for the political game of her father, and abandoned by her husband, what can we learn from the tragic story of this regal princess buried in Spain?

Find out on our lecture below :)

In this public lecture Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez talks about Kristina of Norway, a mysterious medieval princes from Norway who ends up buried in Spain!Thr...

16/11/2024

The Christmas lights in London are about to POP! Winter is always such a charming time to the year to visit the big city, despite the cold! So, grab your favourite mug, make yourself a cup of tea, and come for a walk with us around Southwark and discover the magic of this awesome part of London.

In March 2022 we walked along the South bank of the river Thames in London - this is the raw unedited footage streamed on the old Heygo platform. We have vie...

15/11/2024

It's cold in the UK and we long for the beach.

Yet back in Santander, the summer doesn't always procure sunshine, and yet, we feel nostalgic for walking around El Sardinero Beach. So join us on this tour by one of the most famous - yet Misty on the day - beaches of Santander. Dramatic seascapes guaranteed!

True to its reputation, Santander delivered mist and rain when we did this livestream on heygo - this is the raw and unedited footage. Not as lovely as on a ...

15/11/2024

Our monthly history and culture podcast is out! This is a very special month for music lovers since we commemorate St Cecilia in many countries who is the patron Saint of music. So to honour her let me tell you about this great hero called Mazeppa and how he links to music

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14/11/2024

Often a matter of historical misinterpretation, mystical exploitation and decontextualisation, the world of Norse runes fascinates people from all walks of life!

Today then we invite you to learn what we Actually know about the alphabet of the Norse, and to join is in a little fun exercise where we work out your own personal rune for your name!

Since the Norse are the speciality of Dr Cespedes Gonzalez we hope you enjoy some first hand expertise, direct effort of her PhD!

Unedited livestream from Heygo. This was a "fun session" during the Viking/Norse themed month. Join in to learn about the runes as a language and how this al...

13/11/2024

It's cold out there 🥶 so why don't you join Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez some chocolate with churros?? That will warm you up right through!

Learn about this very important cultural tradition within Spanish food culture which is so dear in the winter. And experience what is like to have proper chocolate at the classic cafeteria Valor - a staple of Spanish confectionery!

This is the unedited version of the livestream we did on Heygo during Christmas 2022, while we explored Spanish food in Santander. The location of the tour i...

12/11/2024

Many of you have reached out to say you couldn't make the talk on the black death tonight. So I am just sharing here the recording that is available through buymeacoffee.

Easy access and to watch/listen at your convenience. Remember that there are often many recordings of our tours/talks on the extras/shop section of BMAC and paypal.

buymeacoffee.com/travelusion/e/160653

Have a great evening!

In this 45 min lecture we learn about the impact of the Black Death in human society - one of the deadliest episodes in the history of mankind.

11/11/2024

I'd like to invite you to my talk on the black death tomorrow at 6:30pm. The deadly pandemic of the 14th century that killed half of the human population will reveal its secrets to us 👀 event sold out on eventbrite so please use the Zoom link below, or in the calendar and buymeacoffee

Click https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84386686770?pwd=cUi06UfXMG2caysX2fHR3a7d0yb6U4.1 to start or join a scheduled Zoom meeting.

09/11/2024

That weekend feeling when all you want is some cool views and nice weather huh?

We invite you to climb up the Tour Magna in Nimes with us. The highest spot in the city, lovely views of the area, nice walk up there through the park.

Most importantly you'd be visiting a Roman monument that continued being important in the middle ages and that has connections to the Nostradamus prophecies!!

Have you ever been to the Tower or to Nimes? We read you on the comments.

07/11/2024

Today I want to share with you this piece I wrote about the Roman Legion exhibition at the British Museum.

Top pics from amazing historical artefacts and explanations included.

I hope you guys enjoy it 😊

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05/11/2024

Today a bit of insight into the propaganda and biases I need to fight everyday.

I AM a full time historian. But the reality is that a lot of people, particularly other people in the world of academia, don't consider this to be a legitimate way of being a hidtorian.

Because I don't spend time on dusty archives or university lecture rooms. Because I spend more time preparing video essays and public talks than academic papers that only 1% of people will ever read. Or because I spend my time writing for you guys instead.

The world of tour guiding is cut throat. The world of the academic humanities isn't better. I talked abundantly about this on the podcast I invited you all on Sunday and sadly, many of my archaeology peers felt the same.

I don't necessarily want to turn this into a political post but considering the date this is in historical dates of the UK and what is occurring in the USA, I beg everyone reading this to THINK humanities and arts first. This doesn't mean to not think science or technology or development or finance.

But our society will only survive this way. By people like me being "fake historians" trying to fix the world where the people are.

Love to you all. And if November the 5th means anything to you.. Remember, remember...

02/11/2024

Dear all tomorrow at 7pm gmt I will be taking part in a podcast episode that is being streamed live on discord:

https://discord.gg/5Py8wxvB

I appreciate this may not be an app many are familiar with but if you want to hear me talk about my research, history projects and career as a tour guide, I'll be accompanied by some fellow humanists. This is in an interview format and I believe the recording will be available for a week.

Sending love to you all and happy holidays!💜

Check out the Archaeo Book Club community on Discord - hang out with 122 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

01/11/2024

Today we culminate our talks about the Italian Renaissance Masters with Raphael! Although my least favourite 👀 the man sets several new standards that will cause quite a revolution in art in the 16th century.

Come join us at 6:30pm gmt today to find out how he does this and how he compares with Leonardo and Michelangelo 🤩

Link directly for zoom, you also have it on eventbrite and buymeacoffee. Please remember that the UK already changed timetables too👀

Click https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83352215197?pwd=ZuChioACMiXsshUWiobmdgFmuzoaXU.1 to start or join a scheduled Zoom meeting.

31/10/2024

As you all know I don't do scary things really but since it is Halloween, for my 3 year anniversary I have made a special podcast edition on buymeacoffee about monsters of Cantabrian mythology 👀

Available to all our members along with the backlog of all podcast from the last year and a half.

And remember today is the last day to take advantage of the discount code for anything on the shop/tours/talks!

3YRANNIV to your hearts content for half price.

And then tell me, which monster intrigues you the most? Are there any local stories in your area of such creatures?

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