Archives: Podcasts
Unlocking the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure Secrets of Washington, DC
From spirit circles to brothels and Sonny Bono, these are just a few of the backstories behind JoAnn Hill’s new book, Secret Washington DC. Read more
United States Off the Beaten Path
Rick Steves “For the Love of Europe” and his Travel-Driven Social Ethos
Today on World Footprints, we welcome back, author and television host, Rick Steves. We enjoy a very thought-provoking discussion about a range of topics from the current pandemic and social issues to the challenging issues facing the travel industry today. Read more
Europe Social Responsibility
Norfolk’s Underground Railroad, Student Travel and Decoding Autism
Located in the heart of the mid-Atlantic the City of Norfolk is an important 400-year-old port city and home to the largest naval base in the world. Norfolk also played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad as one of the last port stops on the road to freedom north. … Read more Read more
United States History Social Responsibility
Inspirational Life and Travel Journeys from a Woman Marine
In a human interest story that travels we introduce Dr. Betty Moseley Brown, one of the first women of color to join the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1970s. Read more
United States Experiences Insights
Celebrating “Down to Earth Month” with Sustainable California Wines
This show illuminates the intersection of the California winegrowing industry and environmental activism. Read more
United States Agritourism Sustainability
Brooklyn’s Hasidic neighborhood and Ecuador’s Huaorani people
Hasidic Community You have probably seen the men with black coats, black panama-style hats and long curly sideburns (payots) and wondered who they are. These men (and women) in black are members of the Hasidic Jewish religious group. The group that arose as a spiritual revival movement in 18th century … Read more Read more
The World Insights History Humanity
Military Women’s Memorial: A little known gem preserving HERstory
Phyllis Wilson, a retired Army veteran of 37 years and President of the Military Women’s Memorial Foundation, joins us to talk about the Memorial and two important campaigns to preserve history and honor a group of female veterans. Read more
United States History Preservation
Franklin, Tennessee’s Fuller Story: History beyond the Battlefield and Whiskey
Hear about the initiative Franklin has launched to preserve and share a fuller and accurate truth about its place in American history. Read more
United States History
Traveling with Hidden Disability
What’s is like traveling with a hidden disability? Read more
The World Accessible
Traveling Insights from a deaf Traveler
Have you ever thought what it would feel like to travel the world in silence? Read more
The World Accessible Insights
Uncovering the Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood
Join us as author Fatima Shaik uncovers the rich hidden history of a free Black brotherhood that was almost lost forever. Read more
New Orleans History
Experiencing the fight for freedom along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Explore the story of Black Americans’ fight for freedom and equality with U.S. Civil Rights Trail author Deborah Douglas. Read more
United States History
The Importance of Expanding America’s Hidden Historical Narratives
Expanding America’s historical narrative to include enslaved and Indigenous people and their contributions to the country. Read more
United States Insights History
Schuyler Mansion: History, Enslavement and Alexander Hamilton
Heidi Hill and Jessie Serfilippi from the Schuyler Mansion State Historical Site share the stories behind the stories about the Schuyler family and Alexander Hamilton. Read more
United States Insights History
Experiencing the World as a Blind Traveler
Meet Dale Reardon, a blind traveler from Australia who has not let his disability limit his love for exploring the world. Read more
The World Accessible