Program 720: Ceramic Arts of Portugal; Poland 2023; Nomads
Release Date: 07-08-2023
Description
Learn how colorful ceramic tiles have long been an important part of the scene in Portugal. Get recommendations from Cameron Hewitt, Rick's senior researcher, on elegant and soulful Polish cities, some of Europe's best-kept secrets. Hear from Author Anthony Sattin about how nomads have have shaped civilization over the centuries.
Guests
- Lisbon-based tour guide Cristina Duarte
- Tour guide Robert Wright
- Cameron Hewitt, author of "The Temporary European" (Travelers Tales)
- Anthony Sattin, author of "Nomads" (Norton)
Additional Info
- The Rick Steves online guide to Portugal.
- The Museu Nacional do Azulejo in Lisbon displays 16th century to contemporary tiles and porcelain art of Portugal.
- Cristina Duarte's tour guiding website.
- Robert Wright's website.
- Cameron Hewitt provides tales from his European travels in his book "The Temporary European." He shares photos and thoughts from his recent travels in his blog entries as well.
- The Rick Steves online guide to Poland.
- Anthony Sattin is the author of "Nomads: The Wanderers Who Shaped Our World."
- Anthony reviews another author's recent book about the nomads of the Sahara and ancient Egypt for Engelsberg Ideas.
Program Extras
More with Anthony Sattin - Rick and "Nomads" author Anthony Sattin look at why some early settlers in North America preferred living as "wandering Americans," like their indigenous neighbors, over living in their colonies. They also discuss the existance of a nomadic gene and its possible link to ADHD. (runs 3:42)