Lectures on other topics

As well as lectures on Ancient History, I also have a range of talks on other topics including :-

THE WILDLIFE OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Fascinating and unique wildlife can be found on these islands which were visited by Charles Darwin and were instrumental in the development of his theory of evolution.

TRAVELS IN INDIA

Looking at Indian history, wildlife as well as modern life .

A JOURNEY THROUGH BRAZIL

With a particular emphasis on wildlife and scenery.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GHENGIS KHAN AND TAMURLANE

A journey through Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. (Split into two lectures, one covering Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and the other covering Kazakhstan and Kygyzstan.) A fascinating part of the world that few tourists visit.

When we arrived home my wife said, " That was not a holiday, it was an experience !"

ORANGUTANS AND DRAGONS IN INDONESIA

Seeing Orangutans and Komodo Dragons in the wild as well as visiting ancient temples and even climbing volcanoes.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ALFRED WAINWRIGHT - THE COAST TO COAST WALK

My son and I tackled this 200 mile walk a few years ago.