TE Talks! History, Travel, and All Things Italian (Robert Allyn)
Explore every episode of TE Talks! History, Travel, and All Things Italian
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| 09 Feb 2022 | E41: Monica and the Enchanting City of Verona! | 00:31:03 | |
Rob and Monica (guide of Verona) go over their lovely day together covering one of the most charming cities in Northern Italy. A place of crossroads from ancient times with the magnificent river Adige running through it. They talk about why all of this made this it the perfect location of power and importance all the way back to 1st cent BC up to today. To commemorate the lovely TE Destinations video of this city. They go over every possible aspect of what it is so special and why even Shakespeare was so charmed by it that he situated two of his plays to take place here. A city of Ancient Rome, Performance, Music and balconies is not to be missed. After listening to this podcast and watching our video on youtube, you too will surely want to come and see Verona for yourself. A sight not to be missed. | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | E42: Florence in a Day with stylish Angelo | 00:36:20 | |
Back by popular demand, Angelo returns to have a riveting conversation with Rob as they go over their old rivalry between Florence and Rome and the lovely youtube video that they worked on together for the TE Destinations 2 Series Florence in a day! It is a true joy to go over some of the most important sights that people need to see when they come to where the Renaissance started. Rob and Angelo cover everything from the bell tower of Giotto, Michelangelo's sculptures beyond the David at the accademia and of course they give you all a taste of what is in store in the famous Uffizi gallery and why it should be seen. Join in for a great listen and then check out the new video to take a journey to Florence! | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | E43: Sergio Dondoli World Famous Gelataio talks about his passion for San Gimignano and why Gelato is not Ice Cream! | 00:32:58 | |
Join Rob as he has a wonderful conversation with Sergio Dondoli winner of multiple awards for creating some of the most outstanding flavors ever created for Gelato. They talk about how he became so well known after multiple visits from Tony Blair and how he creates such beautiful mixes of flavors often using ingredients found in Tuscany like Rosemary and Lavender. Sergio also recounts to Rob the history of the beautiful town of San Gimignano and its towers and why saffron is such an important ingredient in his world famous flavor: Crema di Santafina di San Gimignano. Most importantly, he gives the most thorough answer to why Gelato should never be considered ice cream and how one can easily tell what is the difference. | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | E44: Costanza and the Open Air Garden Spaces and Off the Beaten Path Treasures of Florence | 00:36:35 | |
So you've been to Florence and have seen all of the major show stopping sites? Covered all the masterpieces? Maybe you would like to have a taste of some open garden spaces but you thought that they were too far away from the museums and historic centers? Costanza and Rob have lovely talk going over their day together searching out the beautiful parks and gardens in Florence and many of the treasures that are considered off the beaten path. Their conversation takes place just after Rob showed the newest TE Destinations video to Costanza based on her suggestion of a new way to look at Florence. Listen in to this sightseeing extravaganza and let it take you on a perfect journey for your next trip to Florence the True Heart of the Renaissance! | |||
| 25 Mar 2022 | E45: Marco and the leaning tower of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli and the quaint town of Lucca | 00:43:58 | |
Join Rob and Marco as the have a fascinating chat about so much more than just the leaning tower. Did you know that it isn't a tower all by itself? It is a bell tower for the cathedral of Pisa and the whole complex of Church, Bell Tower, Covered Cemetery and Baptistery is truly unique not only in Tuscany but all of Italy. Marco does such a splendid job of enlightening anyone who listens that you can get so much more when you visit the area. Then he and Rob discuss how Lucca was the only tuscan town to never be conquered by Florence and that it is still a delightful hidden gem where you can interact with the Tuscan locals and it is also perfect base of operations for when you want to stay and truly explore Tuscany for a week or two. It is pretty close to everything! | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | E46: See Naples and Die with Andrea | 00:29:21 | |
Have you ever heard of the famous phrase written by Goethe, "See Naples and Die."? Local Neapolitan Favorite Andrea explains to Rob about why Naples is one of the most special cities in all of Italy. A city of fascinating contrasts, stunning beauty and marvelous citizens, it will take your breath away. If you think that Naples is a place to avoid on your way to the Amalfi Coast, have a listen in to this podcast and it will convince you that actually this city is truly something to not to be missed! | |||
| 17 Apr 2022 | E50: Easter Traditions in Italy: Pasqua e Pasquetta in Italia! | 00:10:19 | |
Have you ever been curious about what Easter traditions are like in Italy? Easter in Italy sometimes can be considered more sacred an important than Christmas for the Catholic faith. Listen in to Rob as he goes over many different traditions that were developed centuries ago when the country of Italy did not exist. It is fascinating to hear about how so many different areas and regions of present day Italy have their own very specific traditions and culinary delights. Be prepared to take a bite into a piece of Torta Rustica and make plans for a Pasquetta Picnic! | |||
| 11 May 2022 | E51: Carlotta and the Wonders of the Great Lago di Como | 00:26:05 | |
So you've travelled to Italy fallen in love with it and come back again and again? Where else should you go? On of the best kept hidden secrets is the lake district just a hop skip and a jump from the city of Milan. These lakes are some of the most beautiful in the world. The most famous one, of course, is Lago di Como and it is much more than just the place where George Clooney bought a villa. Rob has a wonderful conversation with local resident, guide and food connoisseur Carlotta. They go over what would be a perfect day to experience all the senses for an unforgettable day starting from taking a ride in a wonderful Venetian taxi boat crossing the lake and seeing beautiful villas and gardens and then finishing up the journey with a perfect Italian meal of local foods and wines. Have a listen and be transported to something precious and wonderful, a day on the Lago di Como! | |||
| 23 Mar 2021 | E01: Julius Caesar and the Ancient Roman Forum with Gracelyn | 00:39:00 | |
Join Rob and Gracelyn as they discuss the life and assassination of Julius Caesar as well as the daily life of ancient Romans at the time, including the Roman Forum, politics, and the events leading to, and after, Caesar's death. | |||
| 23 Mar 2021 | E00: Introduction to TE Talks! | 00:03:27 | |
Introduction to TE Talks! Longing to go to Italy? Listen in and we will take you there with stories, from professional guides, of wonderful places that will make your imagination come alive. As a traveler, I always felt that there was something missing when I would go on walking tours to see special sites and monuments. I wanted fire works! Remember in your life when you had that exceptional teacher, that you never forgot, because they made it fun to learn? That’s what I wanted and I went out in search of those people to built my company on that very premise! Now, we have been taking people around all parts of Italy for over 20 years. We started in Rome (where I am a licensed guide) and have expanded to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Florence, and Venice. Something that makes Through Eternity Tours special is that the staff and guides, who work with us, are exceptional. We have built very strong bonds together and we are all a great support network for each other. So many times I thought to myself that during these enthusiastic conversations that we have, wouldn’t it be great to share this with other people? That is why we have created TE Talks to keep the stories going to keep your dreams of Italy alive. | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | E02: Easter in Rome and Vatican City with Federica | 00:38:46 | |
Celebrate Easter with our special guest, and TE guide, Federica, while she interviews Rob Allyn about his new virtual tour of St Peter's Basilica, new things they have learned about the Vatican City, and reminiscing on what it was like when they visited the world's largest church for the first time. | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | E03: The Grand Tour of Rome and Trevi Fountain with Thomas | 00:44:48 | |
Take a journey with some British Aristocrats over 300 years ago. Thomas and Rob talk about the famous Grand Tour of Europe and how Rome and its famous fountains and piazzas fit into this magnificent experience for the nobility of England and much of Northern Europe. We delve into the the area where they lived between the Trevi Fountain and Piazza del Popolo and the heart of their "English Corner" near the Spanish Steps. Learn about why the Romantics would stay in the Eternal City for years on end. We also talk about TE Travel Tips with Thomas and what he thinks is needed to have a perfect Trip when you come to Italy. | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | E04: Jewish Ghetto in Rome with Caterina | 00:43:33 | |
Join Rob and Caterina as they go over why the Jewish Quarter was the first tour that she ever did and why she decided also to do it as a virtual tour presentation too. The Jewish Community in Rome is without a doubt one of the most interesting communities in Rome. The Jewish people have been here for over 2000 years and we discuss how much they have contributed to Roman Society today. Notwithstanding the oppression that they have faced since the creation of the Ghetto and many other moments of terrible persecutions, this community is thriving today and is deeply connected to the Eternal City. There is also some lovely discussion of wine and Jewish/Roman cultural food and our ever popular TE Travel Tips segment where our guides share with you their best tips to help you prepare for your trip to Italy! | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | E05 A: Renaissance Rome with Robert Huber | 00:33:44 | |
Listen in on this invigorating conversation with Through Eternity Founder Rob Allyn and Robert Huber discuss all things Renaissance in particular it's architecture. This has become a two part episode because Mr. Huber delves into his argument that although the Renaissance was indeed a "rational" time which is reflected in its architecture, it was also an age of mystical beliefs, alchemy, astrology and outright magic! The podcast takes a fascinating turn and at some points, almost salacious, when Robert fills our conversations with wonderful anecdotes of well known figures of that time. | |||
| 25 Apr 2021 | E05 B: Renaissance Rome with Robert Huber | 00:34:51 | |
Dig in for part two of Episode 5 of our TE Talks podcast with Dr. Robert Huber and the Renaissance in Rome. We start where we left off describing what Rome the city looked like in the mid 1400’s but then the conversation goes a bit off track and becomes truly delicious. We learn why Rome was known as the “Citta delle Donne” and how prostitution was thriving in this city. We learn about Benvenuto Cellini”s midnight adventure in the Colosseum and how a mistress of a pope became a true entrepreneur and one of the most powerful women in the city. | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | E06: Underground Rome with Mario | 00:46:47 | |
Enjoy being part of a diverting conversation between Mario and Rob who have been friends and worked together for many years. Their subject is one of the most interesting things that people want to know about when they come to Rome: the Underground. Join them for an adventure discussing the famous sites beneath the earth like San Clemente and the unknown off the beaten sites like the hypogeum of Via Dino Compagni. You can also hear a little bit about Mario’s Russian Orthodox wedding and his interesting TE Travel Tips that he shares with us at the end of the recording. | |||
| 05 May 2021 | E07 A: The Torlonia Family, Great Patrons of the Arts or Fascist Supporters or Both with Guia | 00:34:38 | |
Listen in to an unforgettable conversation between Guia and Rob talking about the history of the Torlonia family, how they rose up in wealth during the 1700 and 1800's and what they had to do to be accepted into the nobility of Rome. A daunting challenge especially since they never had a Pope in their family. This is a lovely two part podcast where we delve into the evolution and history of how this family gained extraordinary wealth. They amassed one of the greatest collections of antiquities in history and even shared it with the people of Rome to compete with the Vatican and Capitoline museums. Then their association with Mussolini and Fascism created problems for them and their collection was sequestered from public view for almost 50 years, until now. | |||
| 09 May 2021 | E07 B: The Torlonia Family, Great Patrons of the Arts or Fascist Supporters or Both with Guia | 00:38:58 | |
Listen in to an unforgettable conversation between Guia and Rob talking about the history of the Torlonia family, how they rose up in wealth during the 1700 and 1800's and what they had to do to be accepted into the nobility of Rome. A daunting challenge especially since they never had a Pope in their family. This is a lovely two part podcast where we delve into the evolution and history of how this family gained extraordinary wealth. They amassed one of the greatest collections of antiquities in history and even shared it with the people of Rome to compete with the Vatican and Capitoline museums. Then their association with Mussolini and Fascism created problems for them and their collection was sequestered from public view for almost 50 years, until now. (Part 2) | |||
| 12 May 2021 | E08: The Light and Darkness of the Emperor Hadrian with Luca | 01:11:50 | |
Hadrian is truly one of the most fascinating Emperors of Ancient Rome. He came into power when the Roman Empire arguably was at its greatest height and guaranteed the continuous survival of the Empire for many centuries to come. Rob and Luca delve into his life from the very beginning and discuss his brilliant choices in affairs of state, running the Empire and being involved in some of the most magnificent buildings in the history of architecture including the famous "Hadrian's Villa". They also discuss that everything about this Emperor wasn't perfect. He had quite a dark side that had led to some disastrous choices during his reign. This fascinating conversation covers all this and much more so listen in to this journey into the past. Not to miss, is our TE Travel Tips segment where Luca has some lovely suggestions of what to see outside of Rome! | |||
| 19 May 2021 | E09: The Miracle of Castel St. Angelo and How it Has Been in Use for Almost 2000 Years with Federica | 00:46:47 | |
Listen in to a fascinating conversation between Federica and Rob as they discuss one of Rome's most interesting monuments: Castel St. Angelo. They discuss its very beginnings as the mausoleum for one of Rome's greatest Emperor's (Hadrian) and continue their discussion covering how the building miraculously survived the centuries and how it later became a "christianized" monument and a strategic fortress and castle for the Popes. Something most certainly worthwhile to hear before you come for a visit to one of Italy's most popular tourist sites. | |||
| 26 May 2021 | E10: The Foodie Sisters with Benny and Valeria | 00:45:35 | |
Feeling hungry? Since we love to talk about all things Italian at TE Talks, today we are talking with the Famous Foodie Sisters Benny and Valeria. Rob joins them for a fascinating discussion about Wine, Olive Oil, Cheese and Desserts! These lovely ladies have made a new career specializing in Italian food! Prepare yourself for a food sight-seeing experience with your imagination. You will definitely be craving for some wonderful Italian Food after this podcast! | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | E11: The Oh-So Famous Neighborhood of Trastevere with Enrica | 01:13:10 | |
Rob and Enrica discuss about the famous neighborhood of Trastevere. A place in Rome that is filled with wonderful monuments, churches and artwork but more than all this, it is truly defined by its residents and their inclusivity. The people of Trastevere and what they have created through the centuries is what makes this place truly unique. Listen in and take a sightseeing stroll through Trastevere with us! | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | E12: Ostia Antica, the Most Important Port City that Gave Life to Rome with Gracelyn | 00:50:26 | |
Rob and Gracelyn have a wonderful time chatting about one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire, the port city of Ostia. Rome may have conquered most of the known world but did you know that Rome would never have been able to survive without the city of Ostia? Take a sightseeing stroll with your mind and ears as Gracelyn explains to Rob how daily life was for the people of Ostia, why it was so important and how the city drastically changed even during the time of Ancient Rome. | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | E13: Outside the Walls of Rome with Thomas | 01:00:01 | |
Did you know that Rome is surrounded by ancient walls that date back the 275 A.D.? Some of the greatest marvels of the world are within the historic center but there are sights to see right outside the walls that some can argue are even better! Thomas and Rob have a fascinating conversation about two of the most iconic ancient/medieval churches of the Eternal City, Saint Lorenzo and Saint Agnese outside the walls. Listen in and you will definitely want to visit these places the next time you come and take a tour to Italy. | |||
| 23 Jun 2021 | E14: Quirinal Hill of Rome and the Baroque competition that defined an era between Bernini and Borromini with Guia | 00:53:26 | |
Join Rob and Guia as the go over one of the fascinating 7 hills of Ancient Rome. The Quirinal has always been a place of great importance from the first king of Rome until today because it has the palace of the president, the “White House” of Rome if you will. Guia covers it all for us and then she and Rob go on a special journey of the great historical Baroque Rivalry of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini the two great protagonists of the Baroque Era of the 1600’s. Two of their greatest masterpieces in architecture reside on this hill. A sightseeing tour not to be missed with your ears and your imagination. | |||
| 01 Jul 2021 | E15 Via Francigena, a pilgrimage of nature, art and beauty with Cinzia, Eugenia and Guia | 00:42:28 | |
An ancient pilgrimage route that stretches across Europe from England to Rome and then extends beyond to Jerusalem. This is the road that ancient pilgrims took to get to the Eternal City. People still use it today. Join Rob for a special podcast where he is joined by TE Guides Eugenia, Cinzia and Guia who have just come back from a vacation of 7 days on this famous road. Listen in to this amazing experience of how these lovely ladies were taken away from modern technology and connected with nature. They started from Siena and finished at Orvieto. It was an amazing journey filled with utter beauty and stunning art. After listening to this podcast you will surely want to do a similar experience sometime during your life. | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | E16: The marvelous work and beauty of Opus Sectile in the ancient world with Caterina | 00:54:45 | |
Rob and Caterina go over one of the most fascinating and beautiful decorative techniques that the ancient Romans ever created: Opus Sectile. It takes a desire to created images up from mosaics to a whole new level. They cover many things of the ancient world from the Basilica of Junius Bassus and vacation homes in Ostia to how this work influenced the Medieval and Renaissance world. Please listen in and learn about these stunningly beautiful windows into the past. | |||
| 14 Jul 2021 | E17: From Discussions of Slavery to the Elite in Ancient Rome; a Look at the Aventine Hill with John | 01:08:14 | |
One of the most beautiful but least known of the famous 7 hills of Rome: The Aventine! Listen in to the fascination conversation with John and Rob as they discuss many aspects of this amazing place and broach the subject of slavery in ancient Rome. You can learn how this hill was a place that represented the plebs and eventually evolved through time to be THE place to live for the elite ,even today! They start with a tram ride through city and make it up the hill and go on a time traveling journey from ancient Rome, the middle ages and famous events that took place on this sacred hill even in the 20th century. | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | E18: Rome in a Day! How to see the Eternal City On Limited Time. | 00:39:48 | |
How to see Rome in a day! Only have 24 hours to see the Eternal City? If you have limited time and you want to see as much as possible, listen as Rob and Gracelyn go over the inherent challenges that we all face when doing the top selling tour ever in Rome. This lovely conversation goes smoothly from the logistics of sightseeing in Rome and Italy to regaling us all with some wonderful stories of taking clients through 35 years of combined touring experiences. Listen in and fall in love with Rome the way they have. | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | E19: Venice, Past Plagues, and the Festival of the Redentore with Giovanna | 00:41:04 | |
Join Rob as he explores one of the most beautiful cities in the world with our favorite native Venetian Giovanna! They go into fascinating details about how Venice was a major center of trade that had to deal with potential problems of pandemics in the past. They came up with many innovative ways to protect the city and today they celebrate this with the festa del Redentore and a huge firework display. A conversation not to be missed. | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | E20: The 500th Anniversary of the death of Raphael and the once in a lifetime exhibit dedicated to this great artist at the Scuderia of Rome with Federica. | 00:41:20 | |
The pandemic broke out and an incredible exhibit dedicated to Raphael which was supposed to be the greatest ever created to celebrate the life of Raphael was closed down. 2020 was the year to celebrate the 500th anniversary of his death and since he died on his birthday one can also consider this to be the 537th anniversary of his birth. So many people were looking forward to seeing this show and the bulk of the time to be able to see it was taken away. Fortunately for us, our local guide who is extremely passionate about all things on art, Federica, was able to go and see the show. She tells us all about it. Listen in and be transported back to this special show! | |||
| 12 Aug 2021 | E21: From Constantine to Charlemagne a discussion on the amazing time period that is often overlooked: The Middle Ages with Thomas | 00:48:12 | |
Join Rob and Thomas as they discuss a subject that is often overshadowed when going through the Eternal City of Rome, the medieval times or more often referred to as the middle ages! Their conversation starts towards the end of the Empire with the Emperor Constantine and finishes up with the great Charlemagne. Really it is just the tip of the iceberg but it's a great start if you want to learn more about the middle ages. | |||
| 19 Aug 2021 | E22: Getting one's education in the Renaissance. Rob and Gracelyn have a fascinating conversation about the education of the patrons and more importantly the artists. | 00:43:43 | |
This is actually one of the first podcasts that we taped over 1 year ago. Gracelyn and Rob decided to delve into what makes the Renaissance tick in terms of how well educated were people. The Renaissance is not only a movement of art but also philosophy. They ask the question about the aristocracy and the elite of the church and also of the artists and how well these people were educated? How were the the themes of the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms created? Were they just created by the artists alone or was there a whole process and group of people working together in the creation of such wonderfully complex imagery and beauty. | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | E23: Angelo and the Duomo of Florence. To continue our journeys outside of Rome, Rob reaches out to discuss with Angelo about the Duomo of Florence | 00:41:57 | |
TE Talks takes you to Florence where Rob and Angelo have an invigorating discussion about which city is more important, Rome or Florence? After a little bit of friendly banter they both get serious and down to business discussing the Renaissance and where it all really started. The Cathedral of Florence was truly a great expression of the city which to many, is considered the cradle of our modern times. Angelo beautifully explains why the city and this church are so important and he truly delves into what it means not only to be a traveller in Italy but more importantly, an observer while you travel. Join in the discussion and have a listen. It will make you want to come to Tuscany as soon as possible! | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | E24: Fabulous Emily discusses with Rob all about Michelangelo and his statue David | 00:54:50 | |
Join Rob and Emily as they have a lively conversation delving into one of the greatest protagonist of Renaissance art: Michelangelo. They both scratch the surface of this great genius who was often referred to as "The Divine" and share each other's point of view about the great master of sculpture and much much more. | |||
| 17 Sep 2021 | E25: Costanza and the most amazing museum of Florence that no one really knows about! | 00:47:22 | |
Il Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is a definite favorite for many guides who come to visit Florence. It is jam packed with amazing pieces by some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance and yet so many people have not really heard of it. Listen in to Costanza and Rob as they discuss some of the works by Donatello, Michelangelo and many others to understand why this is one of the places that cannot be missed when coming to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | E26: Francesca and one of the greatest archeological finds of Ancient Rome: Herculaneum | 00:45:26 | |
Sometimes overshadowed by the more famous site of Pompei, Francesca and Rob talk about why Herculaneum is truly one of the greatest sites of Ancient Rome. Some would argue it has treasures that cannot be found anywhere else. Take an imaginative walk on this podcast from carbonised wooden doors and loaves of bread to crystallised skulls and learn how Herculaneum could be considered the "Positano" of ancient Rome. | |||
| 05 Oct 2021 | E27: Beatrice and the most amazing basilica of Saint Mark in Venice! | 00:42:43 | |
Rob and the wonderfully "solare" Beatrice have a fascinating discussion about Venice and its most important church dedicated to Saint Mark. They go over why it was so essential to have the relics of the Saint in the city and how Venice used its spin on the story to send a message to all that the city was truly a republic independent from the popes. It is a journey that spans from Constantinople, Alexandria to the heart of the great city of Venice. Learn about the Doges and the magnificent mosaics in this church all in one podcast! | |||
| 14 Oct 2021 | E28: Daniela and the spectacular Palladio Villas in the hinterland of Venice. | 00:37:29 | |
Daniela and Rob have a fascinating conversation where the wealthy Venetians went when they wanted to get out of the city. If you had the money, why not get the greatest architect of the 1500's do it for you? Andrea Palladio is the great star of these amazing villas and Daniela and Rob talk about many of his masterpieces. They also go over the other cities in the Veneto area and other architects who made beautiful villas for the Venetians as well. If you are curious about wanting to know what else there is to discover when you come to visit Venice, this is the podcast for you! | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 | E29: Caravaggio, a life of blood, of violence and of death narrated by Rob | 00:18:39 | |
For Halloween we have a twist, please join Rob as he reads the tale of the life of Caravaggio in Rome. This is a special episode where we share one of our most popular blogs written about one of the most popular artists of the Baroque age in Rome. Please join Rob as he tells the tale of the life of Michelangelo Merisi written beautifully by our social media guru and amazing art historian Conor. | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | E30: Monica and the royal house of Caserta and the glory of Napoli | 00:46:03 | |
Was the unification necessarily a good thing for the city of Naples? Rob and local Campania guide Monica have a fascinating discussion a truly undiscovered and very worthwhile city of Naples but first they talk about the royal Bourbon family and their home of Caserta which is known as the "Versailles" of Italy. Listen in and let the conversation take you to some areas of Italy that many people have never seen. | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | E31: Fernanda and Siena, the tuscan city of magnificent color and the famous Palio | 00:44:55 | |
Rob and Fernanda (native of Siena) have a wonderful chat about one of the most fascinating cities of Tuscany and the hated enemy of Florence. Siena is a vast treasure trove of beautiful piazzas, medieval history and one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world. Listen in and let us transport you there. | |||
| 19 Nov 2021 | E32: Andrea, the Famous Ancient City of Pompeii and the Explosive Volcano Vesuvius | 00:40:30 | |
Andrea and Rob have a thrilling discussion about the magnificent site of Pompeii. Listen and let Andrea's amazing skills of storytelling truly bring to life for you the day of the eruption of Vesuvius. He casts a spell on his listeners to bring you into the emotion of the people living in Pompeii back in 79 AD. The friends talk about the tragedy of the event of that day and the beauty of what has survived which helps us understand so much of the Ancient Romans and their daily life. | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | E33: Isabella and the foods, wines and cocktails of Venice and the Veneto region | 00:38:56 | |
Join Rob and Isabella for a tantalizing discussion of all the delicious foods and drinks that the Veneto Region has to offer. It is a tasting tour journey where we learn about the light foods of as one walks around the city, the amazing wines and the history of the Aperol and Campari Spritzes and how they were invented. We finish up talking about the famous cookies and Pandoro Christmas cake from Verona. All this and much much more. | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | E34: Valter and our day in the Tuscan countryside in the Chianti region sipping wine and eating amazing gelato! | 00:35:58 | |
Valter (a certified sommelier, chef and certified driver) and Rob go over a wonderful day they had together covering the Chianti countryside in Tuscany. They cover one of the most beautiful regions in all of Italy and Valter does an amazing job explaining why Chianti Classico is such a special wine. They finished their day stoping in San Gimignano at one of Italy's most famous gelateria's Gelateria Dondoli and thanks to Valter, Rob got to meet Master Gelato Maker Sergio himself! He got to try at least 10 different flavors. Listen and imagine the different tastes of Chianti and different flavors of gelato and visualize the stunning countryside of Tuscany. | |||
| 15 Dec 2021 | E35: Constantino and the magical wonders of the famous island of Capri | 00:40:58 | |
Ever dreamed of going to the Island of Capri? Join Rob and Capri native and tour guide Constantino as they go on a sightseeing journey of one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The sheer cliffs, the amazing views, the chic style and so much more. Rob and Constantino recount a day they spent together last July taking a tour of the island and seeing two amazing sites, the ancient Villa Jovis connected to the Emperor Tiberius and Villa Lysis with its stunning gardens and views. #Capri #podcast #Italy #walkingtour #vacation #walkingtour #ancientRome | |||
| 22 Dec 2021 | E36: Lucy and the crown jewels of the Amalfi Coast: Positano, Ravello and the Path of the Gods | 00:38:46 | |
Have you ever desired to know all about the city of Positano and it's history from the point of view of a local? Listen in and let us transport you to one of the most beautiful places in the world, the Amalfi Coast. Rob and Lucy have a lovely discussion about the area and take a deep dive into the waters and history of Positano and why it is so special and the events that defined it as the place to visit to fulfill your fantasy of a perfect mediterranean vacation! Local Guide Lucy also explains about taking people along the magnificent path of the gods and the Villa Cimbrone in Ravello. | |||
| 07 Jan 2022 | E37: Francesca and the hypogeum of Dino Compagni, Pagan Festivals we still celebrate today and her first published book in English! | 01:00:13 | |
Just as the Christmas season has ended and the New Year has begun Rob and Francesca sit down for a conversation talking about the Pagan holidays that many end up still celebrating today and how it has become to most popular blog page in the history of our TE website Througheternitytours.com. It is a perfect segue for conversations that former guide and archeologist Francesca talks also about some beautiful hidden ancient treasures in Rome that are not open to the public but absolutely stunning. All of this connects to Francesca's success as a published author and her two successful books and Tarot Cards in Italian and her newly published book in English called "The Oracle of the Trees". Sit down, relax and prepare yourself for a fascinating conversation. 7 PAGAN FESTIVALS WE STILL CELEBRATE TODAYhttps://www.througheternity.com/en/blog/history/7-pagan-festivals-still-celebrate.html# | |||
| 21 Jan 2022 | E38: Giovanna and La Serenissima Venice: Campo San Marco, the Doge's Palace, visiting the basilica at night and the hidden gem of Palazzo Grimani | 00:40:54 | |
To go along with the premier of the new TE Destination 2 series on our youtube channel, Rob and Giovanna go over all things Venetian. They have watched the video together and with great enthusiasm discuss why this city is so very special and why so many people love it so much. Going over a sightseeing extravaganza of the heart of the city, inside the Basilica, what it's like to visit it at night, the Doge's palace and a visit to one of the great hidden gems Palazzo Grimani and how it is connected to the city of Rome. All this and much much more on this very special podcast. TE Destinations: Venice in a Day!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd19-QFmG4A
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| 27 Jan 2022 | E39: Isabella and the islands in the lagoon of Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello | 00:49:42 | |
Have a cup of coffee or glass of wine, sit down relax and listen in to a fascinating conversation between local Venetian guide Isabella and Rob talking about taking a day trip to visit the islands near Venice. To accompany the TE Destinations 2 video about the Venetian islands, they talk about why these places are so interesting from the monopoly and wealth of the great industry of glass in Morano, to the lace making and rainbow colored houses of Burano going to the ancient past to where the population of the lagoon islands started even before Venice on the island of Torcello. It will certainly give you a different outlook on visiting these areas and will help you get a more in depth look and understanding of why Venice and these islands are so special. | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | E40: Serena and the Unforgettable City of Padova in the Veneto Region | 00:59:56 | |
Have you ever taken a trip to Padova? Do you know about the story of Saint Anthony and one of the most amazing churches in the world? Join local official guide and native Serena as she shares her passion for this very special city with Rob on this podcast. They go over the video of the Through Eternity TE Destinations series 2 on youtube where Rob shares how excited he is to get to see Padova for the very first time. Listen in and join them as the do stroll through the history of the city from its foundations to the magnificent fresco cycles and the great specialty of mint coffee. All this and so much more. | |||