Historical Voyager

Niagara Falls has been deemed one of the wonders of the world and the true scope and significance of its wonder will be explored in-depth today.  Tune in for helpful hints on what to see, some incredible facts that will blow your mind, how to maximize your time while visiting and the historical stories that have made it one of the most popular tourist sites in the country!Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically SpeakingSupport the show

This week, Historical Voyager takes you to a destination on the lower Niagara river which on the surface seems like any other vibrant and bustling small American town, however, one with incredible history and heritage. Newsletters and articles have proclaimed Lewiston, NY as “one of the most beautiful undiscovered small towns in America” and it's been said that “There is no town in the country richer in picturesque scenery and historical interest than Lewiston.”  Today, we're going to take you there.  Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically SpeakingSupport the show

July, 1863.  The rolling hills of Gettysburg in South Central Pennsylvania becomes the setting of the most important military engagement in American History and the most bloody and pivotal point of the Civil War.  Today, Historical Voyager takes you there to explore the historical sites with licensed battlefield tour guide, Phillip Musket!Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically SpeakingSupport the show

"The Great War" was fought from 1914 to 1919. But when another major conflict happened from 1939 to 1945, the two events became known as the First World War and the Second World War. What's worse than having another world war only 20 years after the first one? How about 30 years of continuous war?  Today, Josh, along with special guest star, Andrew Phillips from the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and museum, break down the relevant locations, and story, of how the first massive global conflict ultimately became the second… the most devastating global conflict in history.Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.Support the show

With it being a special 20th milestone episode, Josh provides an overall Historical Voyager recap, a glimpse into important future show changes and provides some brief Historical insights that you wouldn't believe if Uncle Google didn't confirm them for you.... go ahead, I know you will.  Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speakingSupport the show

With the 78th Anniversary of the most important and pivotal military operation in History, D-Day in world War 2, Historical Voyager takes you back to Normandy, France for a one-episode special.  Today we pay tribute to the soldiers who did their part to bring Nazi tyranny to an end, speak of the incredible inventions that allowed for its success and join local Professional Tour Guide, Trevor Standefer, as he tells some incredible stories of the sites where it all took place.  Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically speakingSupport the show

This week, Historical Voyager pays tribute to a holiday devoted to the remembrance of those military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide us with the freedoms we enjoy each and every day.  Learn the history of the holiday and get an alternate angle on its meaning from retired Lieutenant Colonel, Robert Russell.Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.Support the show

This week, we continue to explore the majestic lands of Alaska with accomplished Lieutenant Coast Guard pilot, Jon Bartel, a professional stationed for over 10 years in rugged Kodiak, Alaska and elsewhere around the state.  Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.Support the show

Get ready to be whisked away to the "Great Land" of the incredible and majestic state of Alaska! Josh of Historical Voyager, and Veteran Cruise Director, Jen Baxter, present you with an in-depth intro to our mini series devoted to the 49th state and  some incredible facts and figures that will make Alaska come alive.Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.Support the show

Join Josh of Historical Voyager as he gives his final thoughts in the last episode of the tributary series on the RMS Titanic - and how it had a lasting effect on not only the unfortunate souls onboard the ship that fateful night, but the entire industry to this day!Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.Support the show

Historical Voyager discusses the valiant heroes of Titanic and then joins Simon Medhurst, Author and Great Grandson of Titanic Quartermaster, Robert Hitchens, to take you to historically relevant Titanic sites across England and discuss his newly released book!Historical Voyager:  Its Travel, Historically Speaking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

This week's episode of Historical Voyager will the explore the unfortunate tales of craven cowardice and scorned survivors of Titanic, and explain the Halifax connection with the President of Titanic Society of Atlantic Canada, Deanna Ryan-Meister.Support the show

In the aftermath of the 110-year anniversary of the Titanic tragedy, Josh tells the tales of those who defied death and then goes one-on-one with Titanic Historical Society's Paul Burns, Vice President/Curator of the Titanic-themed museums in Branson, Missouri, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Hear some incredible stories, facts and astounding figures relating to the ship's artifacts and how they manage to bring the human element into focus to inspire new generations of “Titaniacs!”  Historical Voyager:  It's travel, historically speaking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

On the week of its 110 year anniversary, Historical Voyager presents its mini-series examining White Star Line's RMS Titanic, the most famous maritime disaster in history!  In this series preview, hear the theories and facts responsible for continuing to captivate a new generation of "Titaniacs" to this day.Historical Voyager:  Travel, Historically speaking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

Historical Voyager concludes its Cruisin' series with a comprehensive look back at the past two years of the COVID-19 era, the most devastating in the history of the industry, and hear from some cruise fanatics as to WHY you should feel as ecstatic as ever about jumping on one for your next memory-making getaway!Support the show

Today, Historical Voyager takes you beyond the overseas highway, past 44 islands and 42 bridges, on a virtual historical tour of the Southernmost point of the United States, Key West, and its famous tropical beaches, lively nightlife, architecture and impressive history.  Known for its live-and-let-live attitude, tropical climate, and seemingly continuous happy hour, this tiny Florida Keys island has been welcoming visitors seeking a vacation from the normal for well over two centuries!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

Get ready to be taken to an Eastern Caribbean Island with a spirit, adventure and hospitality unlike any other!  Being one of the most popular cruise ports in the world, it has a mix of Caribbean, French and Dutch cultures, and holds the WORLD record for most beaches per square mile, most restaurants per square mile and most nationalities per capita…. AND.....one shrouded in history as well.  Join Josh, and comedian Jason Blanchard, as they go exploring in St. Maarten!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

St. Thomas may have been named by Christopher Columbus, but it'll be tamed by the likes of Historical Voyager!  Throw on those explorer flip-flops, grab your highest SPF sunscreen and most potent bottle of rum and join us for this week's adventure.  Josh, and fellow Cruise Director Jaime Dee, will be virtually escorting you to the largest U.S Virgin Island to give you a comprehensive look at the tips, tricks and historical must-do's of this tropical paradise.  Historical Voyager:  Travel, historically speaking.Support the show

This week, Historical Voyager returns with an introduction to our upcoming "Cruisin'" series!  Join us for an in-depth explanation of our historical topical transition from a military to maritime focus, featuring an interview with recently retired Naval Lieutenant Commander, Joseph Gueary.Support the show

Historical Voyager continues its in-depth exploration of Normandy, France and it's role in D-Day with the ultimate historian, tour guide, author and WW2TV host and documentarist, Mr. Paul Woodadge!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

The epic tale of 29th Infantry Sgt. Morton Waitzman continues!  This week, you will explore his daily struggles inland after D-Day as he battles through the countryside bocage of Normandy, across the Siegfried Line and Rhine River of Nazi Germany, Battle of the Bulge into Holland, the grim and horrific realizations of the Holocaust and his ultimate message to today's generation.  Historical Voyager:  It's travel, historically speaking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

As told from his own eyes, be prepared to hear Josh's 98-year-old Great Uncle, Morton Waitzman, as he methodically breaks down and passionately shares his horrifying, incredible and historic encounters of D-Day, June 6th, 1944.  This week's INAUGURAL episode of Historical Voyager, episode 3, will provide you with this exclusive, exhilarating and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that any historian surely can NOT miss.  It's an opportunity that most likely won't come around again.It's travel, historically speaking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

June 6th, 1944.  The most significant operation of the greatest conflict in world history begins. Operation Overlord, more commonly known as D-DAY, will determine the outcome of the war.  Freedom's fate hinges on its success.In this week's show, Josh, with expert insight from his father, will take you to Normandy, France and meticulously expose you to the real stories and events which ultimately became the most pivotal point of World War 2 …and the 20th century.  Historical Voyager Podcast..... It's Travel, Historically Speaking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HistoricalVoyager)

Welcome to  the PILOT episode of the "Historical Voyager" Podcast!  This week, our Host, Josh Waitzman, will introduce himself and give you his insights into the origins of the show, why he is doing it, what to expect in the future and WHY you should tune in every Monday at 7:30pm ET!   He will ultimately be taking you on a weekly virtual trip around the globe to various popular and historically significant destinations and give you the tools to become a much more knowledgable, and well-rounded explorer.  Josh himself being an 18-year cruise industry veteran, elite vacation consultant and professional historical lecturer.... It's travel, historically speaking!Support the show