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Episode 56: Spitfires – The Untold Story of the American Women Who Flew for the RAF

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with author Becky Aikman about her book 'Spitfires,' which uncovers the remarkable stories of American women pilots during World…
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Sunday Post: Behind the Scenes at Stourhead House

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For this week's Sunday Post, I uncovered an interview from our deep archive that I never properly wrote about, and turned it into a lovely long-read about the behind-the-scenes workings…

Free Monthly Desktop Wallpapers: Burford, England

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I'm woefully late this month in sharing the free desktop wallpapers for everyone. So, in compensation, I thought I would share three instead of one!

These pictures were taken back…

Monthly Long-Read: Britain’s Railways at 200 - A Brief History

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In 2025, Britain is celebrating 200 years since the advent of the first regular passenger railway. As with most anniversaries like this, Britain is celebrating these two centuries of railway…

Episode 55: Rules, Britannia Revisited – A Returned British Expat Reflects with Toni Hargis

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with writer Tony Hargis about her experiences returning to Britain after living in the US for nearly three decades…
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Sunday Post: The Pure Ecstasy of Planning

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This week, I talk about Britain a little differently. I write about how I plan our trips, how they come about, how I make the most of them, and the…

Episode 54: A Chat With the Man Who Walked the Entire Coast of Great Britain

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews photographer and adventurer Quintin Lake about his remarkable journey walking the entire coastline of Great Britain. Over five years…
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New Exclusive Discounts for Members on British Magazines

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This email is outside of our usual sequence of emails to let you know that we've just finalized an exclusive offer for Friends of Anglotopia Members. We've partnered with Chelsea…

Sunday Post: My First Trip to Britain Thanks to Mum

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This week, in honor of my mother for Mother's Day, I wanted to share the story of my first trip to Britain in the distant past of 2001, a story…

Episode 53: How to Do London on a Budget of $100 a Day

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan Thomas discusses the new goal for the Friends of Anglotopia membership club and shares insights on how to explore London on a…
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Sunday Post: Riding in London's Black Taxis

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In celebration of our announcement for the expansion of the Friends of Anglotopia Club to include a monthly feature article about London, I thought I would share an excerpt from…

Episode 52: The Global Dimensions of the American Revolution With Historian John Ferling

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas engages historian John Ferling in a deep exploration of the American Revolution, emphasizing its global implications and the international dynamics…
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Sunday Post: Birds With a British Accent - The Dawn Chorus

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This week, I explore the wonder of England's magical dawn chorus of birdsong and compare it to the one I can experience here at home in Indiana. Plus, we update…