Global Treasures
Global Treasures is an overview of the history, legends, and people that make the UNESCO world heritage sites so unique. Join us every other Wednesday as we travel the world, exploring each of these incredible sites and providing invaluable travel tips to make you a more savvy tourist.
Global Treasures is an overview of the history, legends, and people that make the UNESCO world heritage sites so unique. Join us every other Wednesday as we travel the world, exploring each of these incredible sites and providing invaluable travel tips to make you a more savvy tourist.
Episodes

Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
16 min
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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Sep 10, 2025
16 min

Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
13 min
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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Aug 27, 2025
13 min

Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
12 min
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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Aug 13, 2025
12 min

Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
17 min
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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Jul 30, 2025
17 min

Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
10 min
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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Jul 16, 2025
10 min

Jul 2, 2025
Season 2, Episode 40 - Tchoga Zanbil (Iran)
Jul 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
12 min
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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Jul 2, 2025
12 min

Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
12 min
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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Jun 18, 2025
12 min

Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
14 min
In this episode of Global Treasures, join us as we take a journey to Sagarmatha National Park, located in Nepal. This site is home to Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Join us as we discuss the history, travel tips for those planning to visit and more.
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Jun 4, 2025
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