Program 426: American Lighthouses; Skyfaring; Travel Tales; the Longbow

Release Date: 12-05-2015

Description

Learn about some of America's most interesting lighthouses to visit — or even slumber in. Then hear from an experienced pilot about why the view from a 747 never gets old. And listen in as we consider the longbow's influence on the balance of power in medieval Europe.

Guests

  • Theresa Levitt, author of "A Short Bright Flash" (W. W. Norton)
  • Mark Vanhoenecker, author of "Skyfaring" (Knopf)
  • Mark Seymour, tour guide and historian based in Brittany

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