EA | Episode 5: Empires that Shaped Central and Eastern Europe—Part 1
Ben and Andrew take a deep dive into the many empires that have shaped Central and Eastern Europe. Who were the major empires and what have been their influences historically? Plus, they discuss the pros and cons of getting a later start in life to traveling.
Andrew Villone is an American ex-pat who’s been living in Slovenia since 2014. As owner of Savor The Experience Tours since 2005, Andrew provides boutique experiences with a focus on local food and drink to off-the-beaten-path places in Slovenia, Croatia, and the Balkans. He’s also the co-host of the Spotify podcast Eastern Approaches. When he’s not working, you might find him traveling through Central Europe and the Caucasus. You can also find him on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Growing up, Benjamin Curtis always wanted to be James Bond. Turns out that it’s not so easy to get a license to kill, so he settled for being an international man of mystery. He knows 15 languages, has lived in six different countries, worked throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and served as an advisor to the British government. Most fun of all, though, were the many years he spent as a professor in Seattle. These days he lives in Prague, teaching, guiding tours, and writing books on global politics and history. He blogs at www.benjamincurtis.me.
