Lost Cultures: Living Legacies

What happens to a place when the cultures within it change over time? Lost Cultures: Living Legacies, a new podcast from Travel + Leisure, spotlights destinations that have experienced significant cultural shifts throughout history. We reveal how they build upon and complement one another, while preserving their traditions. Through conversations with archeologists, academics, artists, and local members of the communities, we recount the evolution of these enduring cultures from their beginnings to modern day. Upcoming episodes feature the Ainu in Japan, the Maya in Mexico, the Tongva in California, the Nubians in Egypt, and many more. New episodes every Wednesday starting April 19.

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Recent Reviews

Uttzey

Love this podcast!

The first episode I listened to was about the Taino. It’s a topic that’s especially important to me as I lived in Puerto Rico for a couple of years. I absolutely loved hearing (and learning) more about the culture of an island that is forever inside my heart.
Nicc878

Beautifully told, fantastic research

I would’ve thought all these cultures were completely lost to time. It’s remarkable to hear from the peoples themselves!
Francesca St. James

No white washing here

I’ve listened to other “history and culture” podcasts but they are often told from the usual white/colonial perspective; this podcast is different! The sources of information are told by the descendants of each culture with amazing detail! I gave this a 5 star rating because I would not have easily found such a rich trove of information, I feel as if I have found a fresh spring of water in a bone dry desert. Thank you so much for the outstanding work put into this podcast, I can feel the love!
chinolatino1985

Fascinating

I have really enjoyed listening to this show! It’s an easy podcast to listen to. The episodes are not too long. However, I consistently find myself learning so much as I listen.
Jennchecker

Wonderful!

I am absolutely thrilled to have discovered this podcast. I enjoy hearing about the different perspectives and learning so much more about people who are so often overlooked. I was overjoyed to be able to learn about the native people of my hometown of Los Angeles and I hope more voices of native communities will be heard. The podcast uses a good blend of personal stories and facts.
elizabethovey

Wonderful.

Before there is no one left to tell you about it, Occitane - Alpine, stretching from Italy to Spain according to my Valle Maira hosts.
GoodMew

Do a deep dive on Greece!

The Greeks are a plethora of small local cultures, many of which have changed countless times, but many of which also have the worlds strongest ties to their ancient past. I would love to hear a multi-part series exploring various cultures around Greece and it’s lesser-known forestal and island cultures.
Lochbuie1964

Excellent!

This podcast fills a void on the history landscape. The format and content are excellent. Thank you for this necessary addition to the podiverse.
Dobzfor3

🔥 🔥 🔥

Love that locals share their perspective and how Alisha explores history and culture. First episode is excellent. Looking forward to many more!
Anita - R

Production question - music bed

What is the purpose of the so-called music behind the spoken word? Do you really need it? Do I as the listener really need it? Why does nearly every podcast producer now put some kind of "noise" in the track as a nearly continuous background element?
Ellabellatata

So interesting!

Excited about this series, which is very interesting. The narrator is very engaging and tells the story beautifully !