Archives: Audio Guides
The ‘Convict Stain’: changing attitudes to Hobart’s convict heritage
Van Diemen’s Land was settled as a penal colony by the British in 1803. It is estimated that it received some 75,000 convict men, women and children from establishment until cessation in 1853. During this time a vast network of institutions and pe…
Introduction to Kangaroo Bay
This short walking tour is an introduction to the history and heritage of Kangaroo Bay, named such by white settlers in the early 1800s due to the large population of kangaroos in the area. It begins at Rosny Farm and ends in Bellerive Village. I recomm…
A Tour of Dover, Capital of the First State
Hello and welcome to this tour of Dover, presented by Insight Guides. My name is Katherine and I’ll be your guide. This tour takes approximately 90 minutes to complete, not including any time spent touring museums or any buildings. You c…
Stara Zagora – TOWN WITH A HISTORY OF 8000 YEARS
Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria, a nationally important economic center. Located in Southern Bulgaria, it is the administrative capital of the homonymous Stara Zagora Province. As of December 2014, the city has a population of 149,137 inhabitants.[2]…
Paris – Canals of the north
Distance : 9.4km / 5.85miElevation : medium/lowRotation : counterclockwiseParks/Pedestrian : 6km (ca 62%)Urban constraints : low/mediumSuggested start : 20 Boulevard de la Villette, Belleville subway station, or Place Stalingrad, Jaurès subway st…
A peaceful protest
On the sunny afternoon of January 9th, 1964 a group of students from Panama’s National Institute marched towards the US-controlled Canal Zone to reaffirm Panamanian sovereignty over this territory. What happened that day changed the history …
January 9th, 1964
You are in one of the most important areas within the former Canal Zone, a territory that was ruled by the United States for almost one hundred years. Learn about life in the Zone in this audio guide, and how the actions of a group of teenagers ev…
Campus Stories
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The road to sovereignty
An incident involving teenagers in January of 1964 changed the history of Panama and the United States forever. If you want to know what happened, this audio guide is for you. This is one of three audio guides of the exhibit January 9th, 1964: The…
OLD QUARTER – PANAMA
The first city of Panama was established in 1519 on the Pacific coast. It was a vital part of the Spanish empire´s conquest and trade in the Americas. After this city was sacked by pirates in 1671, it was moved 8 kilometers southwest. The new capital w…
Above the treeline in the Rockies
Welcome to this tour of the Rocky Mountain National Park and one of America’s most spectacular scenic drives, as presented by Insight Guides. For much of this tour we’ll follow Trail Ridge Road, which takes you more than 12,000 feet high, ab…
Granada City and surroundings
Welcome to a very special tour! In this tour you will experience the beautiful and friendly city of Granada and two highlights just outside the city: Mombacho Volcano and the Apoyo Lagoon. The tour provides information about the history and tells you so…
Deakin University Sculpture Walk, Burwood
Welcome to the Deakin University Sculpture Walk. The numbers are for you to identify the sculptures: you don’t have to follow the walk sequentially, just jump in at any point! The sculptures form a part of Deakin University’s Art Collection….
Our Stories Project – Lyttelton Through the Eyes of a Child
Explore Lyttelton through the eyes of a child. Wander the town and find hidden spots rich with stories. Since 2016, Lyttelton Primary School Students have been interviewing people who grew up here. These stories have been collected, curated, edite…
A Poem and a Place
Seven Lyttelton poets take you on an adventure around Lyttelton. Nine places. Nine poems. The voice of Lyttelton actor Tom Trevella will be your guide with music by Jules Marchant. To start the tour, stand outside the Lyttelton Information Centre o…
Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights 2017 LIGHT – CREATIVITY – CELEBRATION
A series of light installations. Throughout the week of The Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights, light art installations will pop up in and around Lyttelton. Following on from our exciting and successful first time last year, LIGHT.CREATIVITY.CEL…
Lyttelton Redux Tour
Lyttelton Redux is an original project by artist Julia Holden, created to assist the Lyttelton Museum in its efforts at maintaining visibility in their community while the museum continues to operate without a physical building or exhibit…
The Theory of the Grand Slam. US Open.
Together with Maria and Mitch you’ll learn about the people who brought tennis back from oblivion; world records; big fights on the courts, and human rights battles off the court; and of course, the musician who gave his name to the stadium. The t…
The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones
You are now only a step away from starting to follow the story of the rivalry between two of the most legendary rockbands of all time. You will walk through historic spots, where both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones took their first steps towards glo…