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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has just announced the opening of the new "CWGC Experience" in Beaurains, France. A visit offers a behind the scenes look at the work that goes into preserving the more than 22,000 CWGC monuments/sites worldwide. So if you can, check out their website, spread the word, and if you are planning a trip to France put the CWGC Experience on your itinerary. It is close by Arras and Vimy, an area steeped in history that offers so much to see and do.
Just posted a new podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, etc. This one is based upon a very interesting first hand account of the devastating hurricane which hit Belize in 1931. Both interesting and very topical given the number and intensity of storms the world is experiencing.
DR. SCOTT, Director
The Founding Director of Explore History is Dr. Scott McLean. Scott has a PhD in Modern British history and a Masters in British medieval history. He began his academic career at the University of Guelph, Canada, before moving to England in 1999 to work at Queen's University (Canada) Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle. Teaching at the BISC offered the opportunity to not only meet some wonderful students and travel to historic sites, but teach a wide range of courses in British and European history (sometimes as many as 15 courses a year!) It also allowed him to dabble in archaeology.
This resulted in him establishing the schools first Field School in British Archaeology and through this make some amazing discoveries. It also allowed him to indulge one of his other great passions - collecting old documents and items of historical interest. This website is built upon this life-long interest in things historical, his passion for teaching - at all age levels - and exploring history.