Global Treasures

Season 3 Interlude - Interview with Author Wendy Holden

In today's episode of the Global Treasures Podcast, Abigail interviews Wendy Holden, who was a journalist for eighteen years, including a decade at the Daily Telegraph. She is the author and coauthor of more than thirty books, among them several internationally acclaimed wartime biographies, including Born Survivors.goo Join us as we discuss her experience visiting Auschwitz Birkenau, a UNESCO world heritage site and how the resilience of the human spirit allows us to persevere in the most challenging of circumstances. 
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The Teacher of Auschwitz
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Season 2, Episode 45 - Virunga National Park (Democratic Republic of the Congo)doc

This episode of Global Treasures covers Virunga National Park, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Virunga is one of the most biologically diverse places in the world, serving as the home for mountain gorillas. Come learn about the history, travel tips and more.
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Season 2, Episode 44 - Vezelay, Church and Hill (France)

This episode of Global Treasures covers Vezelay, Church and Hill, located in France. The Benedictine Abbey of Vézelay is a major place for pilgrimage and landmark for Christianity. Join Abigail as she discusses the history, travel tips and fun facts about this unique world heritage site.
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Season 2, Episode 43 - Urnes Stave Church (Norway)

In this episode of Global Treasures, Abigail covers Urnes Stave Church, located in Norway. This Scandinavian wooden church was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and established as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979. Come learn about the history, travel tips if you plan on visiting and more.
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Season 2, Episode 42 - Tikal National Park (Guatemala)

In this episode of Global Treasures, we cover Tikal National Park, located in the jungle of Guatemala. This park contains a site significant for Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. Join us as we discuss the history, travel tips and more.
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Season 2, Episode 41 - Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (Bulgaria)

In this episode of Global Treasures, we cover the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak. Established as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979, this tomb contains Bulgaria’s best-preserved paintings from the Hellenistic period. Join us as we discuss the history, travel tips for visiting and more.
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Season 2, Episode 40 - Tchoga Zanbil (Iran)

In this episode of Global Treasures, we cover Tchogha Zanbil, located in Iran. Founded in 1250 BC, this archaeological world heritage site was established in 1979. Join us as we discuss the history, travel tips and more.
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Season 2, Episode 39 - Stari Ras and Sopocani (Serbia)

In this episode of Global Treasures, we cover the majestic Stari Ras and Sopoćani, located in Serbia. It was the first capital of Serbia, containing monasteries and churches of historic significance. Join us as we discuss the history and travel tips for visiting this UNESCO world heritage site.
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