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Band of Brothers: Major Dick Winters in Aldbourne, England

In WWII, Major Dick Winters and Easy Company arrived in Aldbourne, England – September of 1943…8 months before the Normandy landing. It was during a moment of reflection that Winters met the Barnes family as they mourned the loss of their son to the War. The chance meeting grew in to a close friendship andContinue reading “Band of Brothers: Major Dick Winters in Aldbourne, England”

Jack the Ripper Locations

Walking the real world London locations of Jack the Ripper’s canonical 5 murders was both surreal and ominous at the same time. Join me as I talk about each of the victims from the very spot that they fell victim to the most infamous serial killer of all time. Plan your visit: https://www.jacktherippermuseum.com/ Intro: 0:00TimelineContinue reading “Jack the Ripper Locations”

Jack the Ripper Victim London Gravesite

I visit the gravesite of Catherine Eddowes, the 4th victim of Jack the Ripper in 1888. Caution…this particular video contains graphic retellings of what happened to this murder victim. Intro: 0:00London Memorial Hospital: 0:27City of London Cemetery: 1:12Catherine Eddowes Gravesite: 1:32Catherine Eddowes Murder: 2:09Jack the Ripper Timeline: 3:07

Women of Arlington National Cemetery

In our second collaboration with History Underground, we got to visit the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. We also visit some other notable women’s buried there…and we barely scratched the surface. Join us as we honor the women of Arlington National Cemetery. History Underground Intro: 0:0Ruth Bader Ginsburg Gravesite: 0:40Mary Rudolph Gravesite: 1:25Rear AdmiralContinue reading “Women of Arlington National Cemetery”

2022 Call the Midwife Tour

As a HUGE fan of the show, I made a concerted effort to drive out to the Historic Chatham Docks, about 90 minutes outside of London, so I could do this Call the Midwife tour. Chatham Docks is where a good portion of the show is filmed and we were able to walk all throughContinue reading “2022 Call the Midwife Tour”

Touring Downton Abbey

As a fan of the show, I couldn’t resist a chance to visit the ACTUAL Downton Abbey…or in real life…Highclere Castle. I show you around the castle grounds and talk all about what is inside this historic (and now pop culture relevant) castle! Get this episode’s free Travel Guide 🗺 or send a coffee☕️: https://withkoji.com/@Walk_with_HistoryContinue reading “Touring Downton Abbey”

What Belongs in the British Museum?

With limited time available, Jenn visited some of the most famous artifacts on display at the British Museum to include the Rosetta Stone, Greek sculptures from the Acropolis, and an Easter Island statue. This is a museum you could devote multiple days too…but if you only have a few hours, then here are the thingsContinue reading “What Belongs in the British Museum?”

Walking in Buckingham Palace

Jenn visited the home of the English monarchy while in London and was fortunate enough to be there during the Platinum Jubilee celebration for HM Queen Elizabeth the II. While she couldn’t take video inside, she gives the run down of what you get to see if you ever have the chance to visit andContinue reading “Walking in Buckingham Palace”