The 5 Best The Thinking Traveller Podcast Episodes
1) 1945 - A Year That Changed Us
2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II. A year that reshaped the world and transformed Australia, 1945 was a tumultuous time that witnessed fierce fighting, celebrations of peace a...Show More
2) Pompeii - New Excavations & The Latest Finds
Since the first official excavations in 1748, Pompeii has captured the popular imagination of the Western world, and there has never been a better time to visit with new finds still emerging in the cu...Show More
3) War in the Pacific: From Borneo to Singapore
More than 80 years ago, the Fall of Singapore and the War in the Pacific touched almost all Australian households in some way. With Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day recently commemorated on August 15, ...Show More
4) Romeo & Juliet - Finding Truth in Verona
Everybody knows the story of Romeo and Juliet. They are arguably the most famous lovers in literature. Their story has been told and retold through countless interpretations, from classical Shakespear...Show More
5) Imperial Vienna - Art, Architecture & Music
Elegant and imperial yet vibrantly modern, Vienna is a city where, like the beloved Danube itself, history and creativity flow together. For over four centuries, Vienna was the heart of the Habsburg E...Show More
6) Slovenia - Empires, Landscapes & Legends
Slovenia sits at a crossroads of Europe – where the Alps meet the Pannonian Plain and where a short Adriatic coastline opens onto the wider Mediterranean world. From Lake Bled and its island church to...Show More
7) STAGES - Marg Horwell & The Art of Costume
Marg Horwell is one of Australia’s most acclaimed costume designers, whose work spans opera, theatre and large-scale international productions. Her work on The Picture of Dorian Gray – which toured th...Show More
8) Patagonia - Chile’s Last Frontier
Patagonia is one of the world’s great frontier landscapes – a region shaped by ice, wind and the long histories of those who have lived and travelled there. In this episode of The Thinking Traveller, ...Show More
9) The Silk Road - Where East and West First Met
Linking the Far East with the Mediterranean world, the Silk Road became history’s most influential crossroads, shaping civilisations through trade, diplomacy and cultural encounter. From the imperial ...Show More
10) The Puccini Sound - Hallmarks of His Operatic Style
Puccini’s operas remain some of the most beloved in the repertoire, their soaring melodies and emotional intensity instantly recognisable to audiences worldwide. From the romance and tragedy of La Bo...Show More