Sorry, comments are closed for this item. Michael explores Sicilian life under the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini. 253 pages : 25 cm. Armed with his 1913 railway guide, in the second part of his journey from London to Monte Carlo, Michael Portillo follows the most popular route of the Edwardian traveller through France. as the hour and the miles unfolded. Journeys world posted a video to playlist Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 3. . Armed with his trusty 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo travels east through the Balkans along the most exotic section of the route taken by the Orient Express. In Carrara, he finds out how the marble used by Michelangelo is still quarried today and is invited to chip away at a contemporary sculpture. Michael Portillo's 1936 Bradshaw's Guide brings him to the Italian 'treasure island' of Sicily, full of natural beauty and 'scenery of the greatest charm'. I was at university and in bed, but heard the cheers going up from streets around. A romantic stop at the ruined Schloss in Heidelberg follows before Michael gets an insider's guide to share dealing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. In this borderland where Europe meets Asia, Michael crosses swords with Cossacks, learns the secrets of Ukrainian cuisine and gets down and dirty in a mud spa. Michael continues his railway journey from Sicilys capital, Palermo, through the ancient town of Agrigento and the port of Siracusa to Europes largest volcano, Mount Etna. Armed with his trusty 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo travels to the Ukrainian capital, Now using a 1936 edition of Bradshaws Continental Handbook, Portillo visits the city of, Portillo begins this journey in the historic city of, In the final episode of the series, Portillo begins his journey in the, This page was last edited on 7 January 2023, at 12:38. Coming back down to earth, Michael samples the amber wine of Georgia and learns about its role in Georgian national culture. Jon Wygens is a multi-instrumentalist and award winning composer for film and television. Crossing the border from Bohemia to Bavaria, Michael encounters a fire-breathing dragon in Furth-im-Wald and in Nuremberg he rides German railway history - made in Britain. Crossing the border from Bohemia to Bavaria, Michael encounters a fire breathing dragon in Furth-im-Wald and in Nuremberg he rides German railway history - made in Britain. Great Continental Railway Journeys is a British television documentary series presented by Michael Portillo. Great Continental Railway Journeys is now a firmly established series on BBC2, following in the illustrious tracks of its predecessor - Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo ventures once more on to the European rail network to retrace journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 publication Continental Guide, beginning by travelling through Russia. Michael embarks on a rail journey through Germany, steered by a Bradshaws Continental Railway Guide published in 1936. Armed with his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo embarks on a journey from the Swiss Alps to the shores of Lake Geneva. He savours the soul of Georgia in its wine and discovers a surprise 19th-century tea plantation in the West Georgian countryside. Heading north to Gargnano, Michael discovers the romantic hideaway of one of Britain's most famous writers, DH Lawrence, whose affair with his professor's wife scandalised his home country. Moving south to the city of Arles, he learns how its light and the famous mistral drew artists from all over Europe. They just have to make sure Portillo and the sartorial choices I suspect someone must once have assured him add a cheery charm to his overwhelming urbanity stand well enough to the side. Leaving London behind, Michael follows the most popular route of the Edwardian traveller through France. Michael Portillo leaves Europe behind to take in the sights, smells and tastes of north Africa as he travels from the Mediterranean port of Tangier to the Berber city of Marrakech. Michael learns of the role it played during the Second World War and hears about its forthcoming new lease of life. In Verona, Michael discovers the 'House of the Capulets', bought to attract Edwardian tourists to the scene of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Described by the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians as "probably the first ever railway song", Glinka's express Travelling Song is a . At Goettingen University, Michael discovers two sides of student life at the turn of the 20th century - the duelling fraternities and the groundbreaking scientists, who laid the foundation for Germany's world-class transport technology today. I joined in. Crossing the border again into Norway, Michael discovers how in 1913 this young nation expressed its own distinctively modern identity in plays, paintings and polar exploration. In Palermo, Michael takes in the art and architecture of the Futurists and feasts on spaghetti and sardines in the citys Ballaro market. Honestly yellow jacket, purple shirt and tomato trousers comprised his opening outfit. His destination is Istanbul, a multi-ethnic city where Europe and Asia meet via an underground railway. Michael Portillo, the treasury secretary with the curiously collapsed yet labile face and shoo-in for next Tory leader, lost the seat he had held comfortably five years before, to a Labour unknown, Stephen Twigg. In Carrara, he finds out how the marble used by Michelangelo is still quarried today and is invited to chip away at a contemporary sculpture. At Goettingen University, Michael discovers two sides of student life at the turn of the 20th century - the duelling fraternities and the groundbreaking scientists who laid the foundation for Germany's world class transport technology today. Great Continental Railway Journeys (2016) Episodes: - Zermatt to Geneva - Transylvania to the Black Sea - The Flying Scotsman - Rotterdam to Utrecht - Riga to Tampere - Sofia to Istanbul - Athens to Thessaloniki tracks: - Vrai, More Hope, Efficient, Having Doubts (Album Modern string ensemble) - Neutrality (Album Cycle of Life) Happy Xmas (War Is Over) This song completes a trio of great "message s Continue Reading 7 1 6 Quinn Cooper Steered by his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo takes the train from the former political capital of Italy, Turin, to Casanova's capital of romance, Venice. In Avignon, he samples a glass of the region's famous wine Chateauneuf-du-Pape, before his journey ends at the Mediterranean port of Marseille, where he joins a pilot boat as it leads a supertanker to its berth. One of the most spectacular events I have witnessed was a Thracian classical dance in the Roman Theatre in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv. Riga to Tampere One newspaper commented that only Eric Morecambe was funnier. Steered by his 1913 railway guide, on the second part of this train journey through Germany, Michael Portillo continues through the industrial Ruhr Valley to learn how imperial Germany was war ready before traveling south to Cologne and along the tourist trail of the castle-studded River Rhine. Great Continental Railway Journeys: With Michael Portillo, Andrew Martin, Mitch Waite, Clive Lamming. Michael Portillo sports a modern edition of his Bradshaws Continental Handbook, dated 1936. But that is what Portillo now is (and wears and does). With Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide in hand, Michael Portillo ventures east through Romania. [1] In the early series, Portillo explores the railway networks of continental Europe, but in later series he also ventured further afield. Aboard a beautifully restored tram built in 1901, Michael finds that Riga in 1913 was one of the Russian empire's most important cities, where industry was booming. A humbling masterclass in carving cuckoo clocks shows him how the nation's reputation for quality and reliability in manufacturing was established from the early 18th century. Following in the footsteps of Edwardian railway travellers, Michael discovers a nation already famous for its neutrality when the rest of the continent was on the brink of war. Read about Gbrj Opening Theme by Great British Railway Journeys soundtrack and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Although there have been no complete series of Great Railway Journeys released on DVD, Michael Palin's 1980 and 1994 programmes are available individually (BBCDVD1626) and as part of a box set of his collected travel documentaries, The Michael Palin Collection (BBCDVD2214). A fishing trip in the bay affords spectacular views of the villages from the water. Today, the route remains a chequered one but for a happier reason - a new European railway network is being constructed and engineering work is underway. At the capitals Royal Institute of Technology, Michael investigates transport of the future in a near vacuum tube. His father fled to Oxford and got to know his future wife, who was looking after refugee children. Were you still up for Portillo, a hundred years ago in 1997? In Lund, he samples a smorgasbord before having a Highland fling in Gothenburg, where he test drives a vintage Volvo. This article is about the BBC Two travel documentary broadcast in the 1980s and 90s. In the ancient city of Plovdiv, Michael discovers a Roman amphitheatre built in the 2nd century AD and still in use today. Often available in a six-pack of programs, though also out-of-print, they are commonly found for purchase online. He learns about the health craze of the time and attempts the equivalent of a 1913 Jane Fonda workout. Will four-year-old puppy Easy rise to the challenge? It detailed railway journeys in mainland Europe, following a 1913 Bradshaw's guide to European rail travel. Forsaking the saddle, Michael takes to the skies and pilots a light aircraft as he learns of one of France's pioneering aviators. An excursion to a nearby bathing resort popular at the time of his guide and during Soviet times leads Michael to a hydropathic establishment where he braves an intimate massage in warm mud. From Agrigento he heads inland to Enna and the picturesque but remote village of Gangi. The first series, which used the longer title, was broadcast on BBC2 in 1980. He finds that the first constitution of the Netherlands was signed here and hears what the locals think about Dutch tolerance today. At the Bolshoi Theatre, Michael performs an important role in one of Russia's most dramatic operas. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Michael goes to the movies in Potsdam and discovers the success of the Babelsberg Studios, where directors such as Fritz Lang and stars such as Marlene Dietrich worked. The premise of each programme is that the presenter, typically a well-known figure from the arts or media, would make a journey by train, usually through a country or to a destination to which they had a personal connection. In the British Isles uncover a country once connected entirely by steam, now enjoying stunning heritage rails as a tourist experience, and in America, the country once built on the back of railroads, enjoy the epic adventures that can take you from sea to shining sea. He begins in the truly international city of Basel and travels east to visit industrial Zurich. In Vienna, Michael Portillo encounters a pre-Cold War spy and learns about the concert that caused a riot in 1913. In 2020, the BBC made series 2 available on the BBC iPlayer. Genres: Chamber Music, Television Music. . Series 8 was filmed in Spring and Summer 2022. Need help? Braving the traffic, Michael begins his Roman holiday by weaving among the capital city's magnificent landmarks on the back of a 1950s Vespa. Overview: York to FrizinghallArmed with his Edwardian Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo conducts important research in an historic tea room, built by an Edwardian immigrant to the city of York. In the spa of kings, Marienbad, now known as Marianske Lazne, Michael samples the sulphurous waters and wallows in peat and mud. He then heads for the glorious Alps and learns how astonishing engineering feats conquered the most challenging peaks, before taking in the striking beauty of Lake Lucerne. He discovers a nation fractured at the time by social tensions and regional loyalties, which today offers a rich diversity of cultures to delight the tourist. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. From Tallinn, Michael crosses the Baltic Sea by ferry to Helsinki, where he discovers the music of the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and learns how his masterpiece Finlandia spurred Finns towards independence. Travelling through the Corinth Canal, Michael finds out about the surprisingly ancient origins of the modern railway. He then travels the Habsburg imperial line across the Semmering Pass, a line blasted through the Alps. Michael is in his element in The Hague as he discovers the beautiful government buildings known as the Binnenhof and begins to understand the origins of the Netherlands' famous reputation for tolerance. In the northern town of Huesca, Michael meets the son of author George Orwell, who fought against Franco on what was the front line between Nationalist and Republican forces. Unless Big Primary Colour has got something on you? Michael Portillo continues his railway adventure which takes him across the heart of Europe. Arriving in Utrecht, Michael discovers the main hub of the Dutch railway network and its busiest station. After breakfast on board Michael sets out to explore a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with French, Italian, Russian and Jewish influences. Vrai, More Hope, Efficient, Having Doubts (AlbumModern string ensemble). Starting in 2020, a new series featuring railways and locations in South East Asia is being broadcast on BBC2.[9]. Ever keen to try his hand, Michael takes instruction from a top chef on how to make an omelette, but his efforts fail to impress. Great British Railway Journeys Opening Theme, Jon Wygens - The Age Of Nature (Music From The Series) - 01 - Recovery, Jon Wygens - The Age Of Nature (Music From The Series) - 02 - Mother Nature Coming Back, Jon Wygens - The Age Of Nature (Music From The Series) - 03 - Nature Rebound, Jon Wygens - The Age Of Nature (Music From The Series) - 04 - Cod, Jon Wygens - The Age Of Nature (Music From The Series) - 05 - Panama Canal, Jon Wygens - The Age Of Nature (Music From The Series) - 06 - Great Barrier Reef, Jon Wygens - The Age Of Nature (Music From The Series) - 07 - Alien Trees, Jon Wygens - The Age Of Nature (Music From The Series) - 08 - Bialowieza Forest, Jon Wygens Film and Television Composer's likes, Jon Wygens Film and Television Composer's playlists, Jon Wygens Film and Television Composer's tracks, Jon Wygens Film and Television Composer's comments. For the similar show broadcast from 2010, see. Beginning in Galicia, Michael discovers the elegant city of La Coruna, a fashionable destination for Edwardian Britons, for whom the principal attraction was the tomb of a British military hero. Italy's most famous ingredients, parmesan cheese and parma ham go down well in Parma, as does a trip to the exquisite Teatro Regio opera, where the company is rehearsing work by the hero of Italian unification, Giuseppe Verdi. Along the way, Michael discovers the parlous state of Greek finances at the time of his guidebook. Michael learns how diplomacy brought Britain and Spain closer together and rides on a hair-raising scenic railway. It took Portillo to Bulgaria, Turkey, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Germany, and Spain. After sipping sherry in Jerez, he traces Winston Churchill's tense diplomatic mission to Algeciras on Spain's Costa del Sol and finishes with tales of British espionage on the Rock of Gibraltar. In the spa of kings, Marienbad, now known as Marianske Lazne, Michael samples the sulphurous waters and wallows in peat and mud. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. A century ago, Michael's journey would have been interrupted by hostilities - the Balkan Wars - on account of which, train services were suspended. Boarding the fast train to Lviv, Michael reads in his Bradshaw that the city was formerly known as Lemberg and at the time of his guidebook it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In Poznan, at the heart of former German Poland, Michael takes in the view from the kaiser's balcony before climbing aboard what is possibly the last steam-powered commuter train. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War. In GREAT CONTINENTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS, British broadcaster and journalist Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes . In Avignon, Michael savours the scent of Provence in the region's lavender fields before relaxing with a glass of the city's famous tipple, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Aboard the high-speed Sapsan to St Petersburg, Michael discovers the history behind the line, once the longest double-tracked railway in the world. 2012-11-08. Aboard the high-speed Sapsan to St Petersburg, Michael discovers the history behind the line, once the longest double-tracked railway in the world. Michael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide to explore the dazzling cities of the pre-war Low Countries before tasting the delicacies of Brussels. Steered by his 1913 railway guide, today Michael journeys through a prosperous pre-war Europe of emperors, kings, pomp and elegance. He learns from the buffet car cooks how to prepare a supper of meat-filled dumplings - Dagestani specialities called pylmeni. Here he visits the emperor's Austrian summer house at Bad Ischl, where in 1914 European history changed course forever. Michael learns how a planned boycott by the United States and other European nations failed and how the success of a black American athlete undermined the Nazi ideology of Aryan superiority. In Bologna, he embarks on a doomed search for spaghetti bolognese - until a cookery teacher takes pity on him and shows him how to make a much more authentic tagliatelle al ragu. Michael's journey takes him through a patchwork of nations which a century ago formed part of the Austro Hungarian empire. The point of no return came at 3.10am with a return no one had been expecting. I was at university and in bed, but heard the cheers going up from streets around. To capture his own view of the mighty Mount Kazbek Michael boards a helicopter to soar above the 5,000 metre peak first climbed in 1868. . [1] Using an 1899 copy of Appleton's Guidebook to the railways of the United States and Canada, Portillo explores historic Canadian railways and learns about the places along the way. Michael's journey through the Balkans - the powder keg of Europe - follows the route of the historic Orient Express. In Bucharest, Romania's leading violinist, Alexandre Tomescu, introduces Michael Portillo to the music of his countrys greatest composer, George Enescu, in a private recital with his Stradivarius. Heading north to Gargnano, Michael discovers the romantic hideaway of one of Britain's most famous writers, DH Lawrence, whose affair with his professor's wife scandalised his home country. Armed with his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo explores Scandinavia and discovers the royal roots of early 20th century British travellers' close dynastic ties with the kingdoms of Denmark and Norway. playing music by George . Michael Portillo follows in the footsteps of Edwardian travellers to trace a route recommended in his Bradshaw's guide, journeying from the heart of France to the Mediterranean coast. On the shores of the Black Sea at Constanta, once the scene of intense pre-First World War diplomacy between Romanian and Russian royalty, Michael explores what is now emerging as Europe's largest grain port. His journey begins in the capital of cuisine, Lyon, where he finds out about the early 20th-century Meres Lyonnaises, to whom the city owes its gastronomic reputation. Steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo travels one of the most stunning rail routes of the world, the historic Trans-Caucasus Railway, through the former Russian empire from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea, taking in present-day Georgia and Azerbaijan. Michael Portillo takes the train down the spine of Italy from Rome to Sicily. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Then, as expected, the fourth episode will air on Wednesday, August 26th. You might also like: Michael Portillo on going from politics to riding the rails. He discovers in Montreux how a ballet caused a riot and how a prisoner became immortalised in verse. The first series was originally broadcast on BBC Two in 2012. Michael is in his element, stoking the boiler on the footplate of the enormous locomotive. Number of seasons: 7 Number of episodes: 37. He takes a water taxi along the Nieuwe Maas river to the windmills of Kinderdijk to see how the Dutch conquered the waters which threaten their land. In Spains beautiful capital city, Madrid, Michael visits the 1930s art deco Telefonica Building and discovers what happened there during the civil war. Michael Portillo uses his 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway guide to complete his journey through Switzerland. He had a go at slicing an ibrico ham, while the seller hovered anxiously in the background watching his livelihood literally being shredded. This is one of the world's most-covered songs, meaning both artists and audiences love it. Boarding one of the narrowest gauge railways in the world, the Little Train of Pelion, Michael travels to the village of Milies, where he learns about the place of the Orthodox church in Greek national life. The night soil man told me as I emptied my chamberpot, I seem to recall. Steered by his Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo continues his journey through Romania, tapping into the nation's musical soul in Bucharest and loading cargo from a 100-foot crane in Constanta. Immagini degli episodi (Great Continental Railway Journeys - Stagione 6 Episodio 2) Il regista e la squadra dietro Great Continental Railway Journeys Stagione 6 Episodio 2. In Carrara, he finds out how the marble used by Michelangelo is still quarried today and is invited to chip away at a contemporary sculpture. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. In one of the areas elegant cafes, Michael learns about dada and the avant garde during the Crazy Years after the First World War. Similarly, his main comment when standing before Picassos Guernica in Madrid was that without that event the bombing of civilians by Nazi and fascist troops that drew worldwide outrage Michael would never have existed. List of all seasons: Season 1. Armed with his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo explores Scandinavia and discovers the royal roots of early 20th century British travellers' close dynastic ties with the kingdoms of Denmark and Norway. He finishes his journey at the vast Sangachal oil and gas terminal, one of the world's largest, and discovers how the oil industry began here during the nineteenth century. The wedding of the former king, Edward VIII, and the American divorcee, Wallis Simpson, at Chateau de Cande in the summer of 1937 was shunned by the British establishment. In Uppsala, he tours the historic university before boarding an exquisite steam train to Marielund, where he celebrates midsummer in true Abba style. Put some tweed and some Churchs brogues on and relax. Heading south again on the long journey to Reggio Calabria, Michael shares lunch on board with fellow British travellers before their train is loaded onto a ferry for the short sail to Sicily. Skirting disputed Georgian territory occupied by Russians today, Michael discovers that a Briton was the first to conquer the highest mountain in the Caucasus range. A little over a year ago, confronted by a new series of Great Continental Railway Journeys, I wrote a piece confessing that I couldn't stand its presenter. He carries with him the Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide book from 1913 and compares photos of then versus the reality of today. Emperor Franz Josef ordered the building of the impressive Ringstrasse along the lines of the old city walls. In Austria's second city, Graz, Michael ventures underground at the Lurgrotte Caves to find out about a famous turn-of-the-century rescue operation. From 2012, BBC Two has also broadcast series of Great Continental Railway Journeys, a documentary with the same idea as Great British Railway Journeys, also presented by Portillo. Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide in hand, Michael Portillo makes a grand tour of a favourite Edwardian destination - Italy - where he experiences first-hand the nation's need for speed in a state-of-the-art Maserati sports car. Series 5 of Great Continental Railway Journeys begins on Tuesday 20 September on BBC Two at 9pm. His rail journey takes him from the grasslands of the Steppe to the shores of the Black Sea. Titel: Great Continental Railway Journeys; Datum der ersten bertragung: 2012-11-08. In Vienna, he encounters a pre-Cold War spy and hears for himself the concert that caused a riot in 1913. Datum der letzten bertragung: 2020-09-10; Anzahl der Jahreszeiten: 7; Jon Wygens is a multi-instrumentalist and award winning composer for film and television. Great Continental Railway Journeys Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway. 6 / 6 Michael Portillo samples the delights of the French and Spanish Atlantic coast. At Belorussky Station in Moscow, Michael hears how thousands of Russians journeyed to the capital in 1913 to mark the Romanov royal family's tercentenary year. Go directly to shout page. Getting off the train at Montreux, the most genteel of Swiss resorts, I came across the statue of Igor Stravinsky. Striking north on the fast train across the Po Valley, Michael heads towards the Alps. Read about our approach to external linking. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The first series detailed four railway journeys following an 1840 Bradshaw's guide, split into a run of 20 separate episodes. Beginning in Warsaw, Michael is puzzled by how a city famously razed to the ground after the Second World War can appear so beautifully preserved. Aboard the West Galician Railway, Michael hears how a 19th-century British railwayman sought his fortune in Galicia and ended up running the company. Arriving in Lodz, he discovers how the former industrial heartland - the Manchester of Poland - supplied the vast Russian Empire of the early 20th century and marvels at how the region today has been transformed into a breathtaking version of 'Hollywoodzh'. At the Skoda factory in Pilsen he investigates how the machine products of peacetime gave way to the manufacture of armaments for war and test drives a state of the art passenger train locomotive made there today. In Graz, the former politician ventures underground at the Lurgrotte Caves to find out about a famous rescue operation of the past, then in Slovenia discovers how an earthquake in Ljubljana prompted its citizens to assert their national identity in architecture and art. A fifth series following in January 2014 with 20 episodes, making a total airing of 115 episodes across the five series. Credits includes the hugely successful series Sanditon, Bloodlands and The Durrells and additional music for Emmy nominated Victoria, and Ivor Novello nominated The Collection. In Cordoba, Michael dances with an unusual partner and enjoys all the fun of the feria. Michael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide to explore Switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with Edwardian tourists. This will follow Michael as he journeys from Berlin to Stuttgart, soaking up all of Germany's history. Further east in the beautiful region of Rumelia, Michael picks roses with the flower girls to produce precious rose oil in a 100-year-old distillery. Season 1. He visits the Reichstag and the city's Olympic stadium, site of the 1936 Summer Olympics. In Rotterdam, Michael finds the great commercial activity mentioned in his guidebook has reached epic proportions through the port's automated terminal. He learns how an aristocratic English poet became a Greek national hero and relives Greek athletic victory at the first modern Olympic games. Steered by his 1913 railway guide, Michael's journey through Germany begins in Berlin, which at the beginning of the 20th Century was a powerhouse of science and technology. Among the golden onion domes and icons of Tula, Michael is moved by the sound of a Russian Orthodox choir. From Tbilisi Michael takes a trip along the 120-mile Georgian Military Road, built by the colonising Russian army in the early nineteenth century. With his 1913 Bradshaw's in hand, Michael Portillo journeys deep into central Europe to explore a country where east meets west: Poland. Over the border in the former imperial territory of Slovenia, Michael discovers how an earthquake in Ljubljana encouraged its citizens to assert their national identity in architecture and art.