Global Treasures Abigail Vacca and Keith Berthiaume
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- Society & Culture
Global treasures is an overview of the history, legends, and people that make the UNESCO world heritage sites so unique and amazing to human history and culture. Join us as we explore each of these incredible sites.
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Season 2 - Episode 12 - Dinosaur Provincial Park (Canada)
Join us as we cover the history and travel tips for visiting Dinosaur Provincial Park, located in Alberta, Canada. Established as a world heritage site in 1979, this park is home to fossils that are 75 million years old.
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Season 2 - Episode 11 - Chartres Cathedral (France)
Join us as we discuss Chartres Cathedral in France. Established as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979, This French gothic Catholic Church is known for its breathtaking glass windows. We cover the history, travel tips and more.
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Season 2 - Episode 10 - Bryggen, Norway
Join us for the latest episode of Global Treasures Podcast, where we will discuss the postcard-picture perfect Bryggen. It is located in Bergen, Norway. We’ll cover the history, travel tips and other interesting facts for this world heritage site, originally established in 1979.
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Season 2 - Episode 9 - Boyana Church, Bulgaria
Join us for the latest episode of Global Treasures, where we discuss Boyana Church, located on the outskirts of Sofia, Bulgaria. This medieval Orthodox church was built starting in the 10th century and wasn’t completed until the mid 19th century and is famous for its 13th century frescoes. We’ll cover the history, travel tips and so much more.
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Season 2 - Episode 8 - Bialowieza Forest, Belarus
Join us in this episode as we discuss Bialowieza forest, added to the world heritage list in 1979. Located on the border of Belarus and Poland, this primeval forest houses hundreds of European bison, among other diverse plant and animal life. We’ll discuss the history, travel tips and more.
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Season 2 - Episode 7 - Auschwitz Birkenau Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (Poland)
In this episode of Global Treasures, we will cover Auschwitz Birkenau Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp, established in Poland during World War 2 and the Holocaust. We will cover the history and symbolism of this site, along with preservation efforts for the future.