History tours and events
Our History tours focus on significant events, encounters and destinations, from castle-builders and conquest in medieval Wales to The Making of Argentina; from forces that shaped the Western Balkans to the passion and politics of civil war Spain. Acclaimed historians provide context and analysis on in-depth journeys through place and time.
Central to all our history tours is the choice of lecturer; top academics and experts with first-hand experience of the places and detailed knowledge of the period in question. They include former diplomats, army officers and foreign correspondents – well placed through their myriad contacts to open doors onto the past.
Additionally, our UK based residential history symposia programme presents leading scholarship in digestible and entertaining ways. We run one of two of these events per year – contact us to register your interest.
More History tours and events
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It was wonderful to see inside the libraries on this tour, to peruse the early printed books shown to us and to learn about the development of printing. "
The Printing Revolution - Renaissance print culture in Rome & Venice
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Ian Colvin – marvellous! Friendly, easy to listen to, relaxed manner. Made me feel completely included, despite my total lack of knowledge. "
Georgia Uncovered - Treasures of the Southern Caucasus
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What can I say? Yet again, MRT has triumphed. Even the weather was superb. What a first class holiday. "
Medieval Normandy - Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance
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'Verona Festival was on the bucket list - and the chance to be educated about Verona as well as attend the opera was too good a chance to miss.; "
Verona Opera - lyric spectacle in the Veneto
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Fabulous. I enjoyed the variety of the operas performed - combined with the excellent singing, innovative productions and magical ambiance of both Garsington and Glyndebourne. "
Garsington & Glyndebourne - The Queen of Spades, Fidelio, Saul, Le nozze di Figaro